Rory McIlroy Shares Sharp Opinion on PGA Tour’s Failed Compromise With LIV Golf: ‘I’m Glad I Was Wrong’
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy, once supportive of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) investing in the PGA Tour, has reversed his stance following PIF's decision to cease funding LIV Golf beyond 2024.
- McIlroy had previously viewed PIF involvement as essential for unifying professional golf, but recent geopolitical developments and PIF's withdrawal have complicated that outlook.
- The PIF governor Yasir Al-Rummayyan has stepped down from the LIV Golf board, and LIV CEO Scott O’Neil is seeking new investors and sponsors to sustain the league without PIF funding.
- LIV Golf players were caught off guard by the sudden funding pullout, creating uncertainty about the league's future, though some remain hopeful about upcoming events and the league's viability.
- LIV Golf plans to continue with tournaments in South Korea and Spain, but has postponed a June event near New Orleans amid financial and organizational challenges.