Rory McIlroy changes his tune on LIV golfers returning to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy shifts stance on LIV Golfers returning to PGA Tour, advocates for reconciliation.

Rory McIlroy has adjusted his perspective on gamers going through repercussions for returning to conventional excursions from the LIV Golf Collection.

Initially a staunch advocate for sanctions, McIlroy now emphasizes the significance of selections, acknowledging the necessity for unity within the {golfing} world.

The continued negotiations between PGA Tour, DP World Tour, Saudi’s Public Funding Fund, and Fenway Sports activities Group seem to affect this shift in stance. McIlroy, previously essential of these leaving the PGA Tour for LIV, now believes unity is paramount, expressing the view that punishing gamers may hurt each events concerned.

“I believe life is about selections. Guys made selections to go and play LIV, guys made selections to remain right here,” McIlroy instructed the media forward of this week’s PGA Tour Pebble Seaside Professional-Am.

“If individuals nonetheless have eligibility on this tour and so they wish to come again and play otherwise you wish to try to do one thing, allow them to come again. I believe it’s exhausting to punish individuals. I don’t suppose there ought to be a punishment.”

McIlroy’s feedback got here hours after fellow Ryder Cup star Tyrell Hatton withdrew from the Pebble Seaside Professional-Am match and introduced he was becoming a member of the LIV Golf Collection.

“Clearly I’ve modified my tune on that as a result of I see the place golf is and I see that having a diminished PGA Tour and having a diminished LIV Tour or anything is dangerous for each events,” McIlroy stated.

The four-time main winner, who served on the PGA Tour board till November, emphasizes the necessity for collaboration, expressing hope for a swift decision.

“The quicker that we are able to all get again collectively and begin to play and begin to have the strongest fields doable, I believe, is nice for golf.”