Report: Tiger Woods voted against (!) Rory McIlroy returning to policy board
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Report: Tiger Woods voted against (!) Rory McIlroy returning to policy board

Tiger Woods reportedly opposed Rory McIlroy’s return to the PGA Tour’s policy board, as revealed in recent developments. McIlroy, who stepped down from his seat five months prior, sought to regain his influential position, expressing regret over his initial decision. Despite Webb Simpson’s willingness to vacate his seat for McIlroy’s return, a vote by other…

Tiger Woods, the ONLY player to join PGA talks with Saudi PIF as five-man negotiating team is revealed
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Tiger Woods, the ONLY player to join PGA talks with Saudi PIF as five-man negotiating team is revealed

In a significant move for the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods has assumed a pivotal role as a player-director on the board, marking a new era in the organization’s negotiations with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) associated with LIV Golf. Since joining the board in August 2023, Woods stands out as the sole player on the…

REVEALED: Why Tiger Woods’ relationship with Rory McIlroy ‘has SOURED over recent months’
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REVEALED: Why Tiger Woods’ relationship with Rory McIlroy ‘has SOURED over recent months’

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s once amicable relationship has reportedly soured in recent months, according to Golf Digest. Reports suggest that the rift stems from McIlroy’s potential return to the PGA Tour board, a move met with discomfort by some fellow golfers. Although Woods and McIlroy are said to maintain cordiality, they hold opposing views…

The price of loyalty: PGA Tour pros from Jordan Spieth to Adam Scott to Chesson Hadley react to the PGA Tour’s equity ownership plan
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The price of loyalty: PGA Tour pros from Jordan Spieth to Adam Scott to Chesson Hadley react to the PGA Tour’s equity ownership plan

PGA Tour players at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on April 24 were glued to their phones, eagerly awaiting notifications about their allocation from the $930 million in player equity shares distributed among nearly 200 Tour members. Commissioner Jay Monahan’s announcement of the Tour’s first-of-its-kind equity ownership program had players on edge, leading to…

Tyson Fury left utterly confused by Oleksandr Usyk’s message before fight
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Tyson Fury left utterly confused by Oleksandr Usyk’s message before fight

In a tantalizing clash set to reverberate across the boxing world, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are poised to go head-to-head on May 18 in Saudi Arabia, vying for the coveted title of undisputed heavyweight champion, a feat not achieved since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Despite initial plans for the bout being scuppered multiple times,…

Rory McIlroy wants a Good Friday Agreement for golf rift
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Rory McIlroy wants a Good Friday Agreement for golf rift

Rory McIlroy’s potential appointment to replace Webb Simpson on the PGA Tour policy board has encountered obstacles amid renewed tensions within the golfing community. McIlroy, who harbored hopes of facilitating dialogue between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), found himself at odds with certain players, including Patrick Cantlay…

McIlroy misses out on PGA Tour board return: ‘It got pretty messy’
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McIlroy misses out on PGA Tour board return: ‘It got pretty messy’

Rory McIlroy recently made headlines by announcing that he won’t be returning to the PGA Tour’s policy board anytime soon. This decision comes after what he described as “pretty messy” discussions about rejoining the board, which resurfaced old issues and tensions. McIlroy initially joined the Player Advisory Council in 2019 and later served on the…

Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour board after pushback
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Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour board after pushback

Rory McIlroy’s anticipated return to the PGA Tour’s policy board has hit a snag due to concerns expressed by some of the current player directors, as revealed by McIlroy himself on Wednesday. McIlroy, who had previously resigned from the board on November 14, was poised to fill the vacancy left by Webb Simpson on both…

Xander Schauffele can’t believe this overlooked ‘mind-blowing’ Scottie Scheffler stat
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Xander Schauffele can’t believe this overlooked ‘mind-blowing’ Scottie Scheffler stat

Xander Schauffele, currently ranked fourth in the world, made headlines with a surprising revelation about PGA Tour standout Scottie Scheffler, whose remarkable stat has gone unnoticed this year. Despite Scottie Scheffler’s absence from the Wells Fargo Championship, he remains a hot topic in the golfing world. One player inspired by Scheffler’s achievements is Xander Schauffele,…

Rory McIlroy drops Phil Mickelson story as he previews US PGA bid
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Rory McIlroy drops Phil Mickelson story as he previews US PGA bid

World number two golfer Rory McIlroy is determined to end his decade-long major drought, acknowledging the need for that elusive “little bit of something” to push him over the edge when he’s in contention. Turning 35 last week, McIlroy reflects on his last major triumph, the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla, where he outlasted Phil…