“You Won’t Believe What Rory McIlroy’s PGA Tour Rival Just Said About His LIV Golf U-Turn!”

Rory McIlroy has faced some criticism after softening his previously hard stance on LIV Golf. For a long time, McIlroy was a staunch opponent of the Saudi-backed league, but recent comments suggest he has re-evaluated certain aspects. He admitted to being overly judgmental toward players who left for LIV Golf, including his PGA Tour rivals. Phil Mickelson, a prominent figure in LIV Golf, responded by acknowledging McIlroy’s shift, suggesting it’s time to end “needless disdain” and work toward a more unified future for the sport.

This evolving situation reflects how the intense PGA Tour-LIV Golf rivalry is beginning to cool off, even among top players. McIlroy, despite his softened stance, still hopes for changes in the overall structure of golf that could better integrate LIV into the existing ecosystem.

Billy Horschel praised Rory McIlroy’s honesty after the latter surprised many by softening his stance on LIV Golf. McIlroy, once a harsh critic of the Saudi-funded league, had famously declared his disdain for it. However, following the PGA Tour’s announcement of a potential merger with LIV’s backers, McIlroy acknowledged LIV as a permanent part of the sport. He even expressed interest in participating in a LIV-backed event. Horschel, who recently defeated McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship, lauded McIlroy for his straightforwardness in handling the situation.