Rory McIlroy is one of the golfers who has rapidly changed his stance regarding LIV Golf, emphasizing that LIV Golfers are welcome on the PGA Tour. His statement came a few months ago, although he had previously been one of the biggest critics of the Saudi Arabia-backed Tour.
Rory McIlroy, realizing that division in the world of golf brings nothing positive, hopes that a final deal between the PGA Tour and PIF will be reached. However, he is not optimistic that the agreement will be reached anytime soon. His opinion is shared by the majority of colleagues and experts, aware that there are many obstacles to reaching a final deal.
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Rory McIlroy highlighted in a media interview that golf unification is a great thing, and although an agreement has not yet been reached, he hopes that unification will become a reality in the future. Rory McIlroy is not happy with the fact that he does not have the opportunity to play with the world’s best golfers, aware that many of them are on LIV Golf. Similarly, LIV Golfers express hope for unification and the opportunity to play with McIlroy, Scheffler, and others.
“It’s certainly divided and I think what the framework and June 6th tried to do was unify the game which ultimately needs to happen. We’re not there yet,” McIlroy said, as reported by Golf Monthly!
“We’re probably still quite a long ways from it, but I would hope that in the future that we can get there, unify the game and get the best players back together again.
It —– as a competitor that I only get to see and compete against some of those guys four times a year, because ultimately they do have some of the best players in the world that are playing some really good golf.
To not see the very best players in the world together more often I think is a shame for the overall game of golf and for fans that want to watch the pro game around the world.”
Rory McIlroy hopes for corrections in the future. The 34-year-old golfer expects the people involved to find a common word so that golf can finally move in the right direction, without any divisions. The fact is that in the last two years, golf has experienced a huge change, the likes of which we have not seen in years. The arrival of LIV Golf disrupted many things, but some also believe that LIV Golf brought positive things to the world of golf. Opinions are divided, but the fact is that fans miss seeing the best on the same courses the most.
In his statements, the Northern Irishman does not focus only on golfers, but also on fans, sponsors, media, and players. Speaking about the direction in which the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are going, it seems to him that it is not the same direction, as he does not see how either side will benefit from such behavior. The leaders of both Tours seem somewhat stubborn, ready to fight to the very end and do everything for their Tour to lead the way. In such an atmosphere, there is little optimism for progress.
Rory McIlroy and his expectations about Masters
All eyes will be on McIlroy in a few days when he will have the opportunity to witness the new Masters. McIlroy is ready to achieve his goal that he has had for years. Victory is imperative for him, but he is aware that a tough task lies ahead of him. He is optimistic considering his performances at Majors in the past few years, as he has finished in the top 10 in seven of the last eight.
McIlroy reflected on the 2022 Open, where he was close to achieving his goal. The US OPEN 2023 was also a great opportunity for him, but he fell short a bit. The 34-year-old golfer is confident and feels close to lifting the trophy. Being consistent is crucial in every sport, including golf, and Rory is well aware of that. The excitement seems to have never been greater than it is now.
“Yes I’ve won Major championships in my career, and I’ve won them by a large margin, but I feel like my performances in Majors used to be a little volatile, whereas now they are a little more consistent. I feel good about that and we’ve got four really good venues for the Majors this year and I’m excited for that as well.”- McIlroy said.
According to many, the first favorite to win will be Scottie Scheffler, but right behind him is Rory McIlroy, who intends to spoil everyone’s plans.