Sports Illustrated May 12, 2026 • 15:24

Rory McIlroy Shares Sharp Opinion on PGA Tour’s Failed Compromise With LIV Golf: ‘I’m Glad I Was Wrong’ - Sports Illustrated

By Bob Harig

Rory McIlroy Shares Sharp Opinion on PGA Tour’s Failed Compromise With LIV Golf: ‘I’m Glad I Was Wrong’ - Sports Illustrated

McIlroy was once in favor of LIV Golf and the PGA Tour coming together. As he prepares to begin the PGA Championship, he said he’s happy that merger never materialized, writes Bob Harig.

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. There was time not long ago when Rory McIroy was firmly in favor of Saudi Arabias sovereign wealth fund investing in the PGA Tour.
That was the tact he hoped Tour leadership woul… [+4276 chars]

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