Koepka's agreement comprised a $5 million contribution to a charity of the tour's choosing, no equity grants in the tour for five years, no sponsor exemptions into signature events and no access to FedEx Cup bonus money in 2026. It's this last part that has been altered in his favor.

"It's not as if they made any huge signings this year, is it?" McIlroy told The Telegraph of London.

McIlroy brought up another great point, mentioning that with many contracts expiring at the end of the 2026 season, LIV will need to dish out billions just to remain on course.