Rory McIlroy took another swipe at LIV Golf as he revealed a rift with several of its top stars.
McIlroy admitted he no longer had “much of a relationship” with many players, despite playing on Ryder Cup teams with them and serving as an usher at Sergio Garcia’s wedding.
The four-time major winner has taken on an unofficial role as a spokesman for the PGA Tour this season, aiming numerous barbs at the startup circuit.
At Wentworth, McIlroy reiterated his opposition to LIV players’ presence in the field – and couldn’t resist taking another swipe over the rebel tour’s 54-hole format.
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“It is what it is,” he said.
“They’re here and they’re playing the golf tournament. My opinion is they shouldn’t be here, but that’s just my opinion. We’re all going to tee it up on the first tee tomorrow and we’re going to play 72 holes, which is a novelty for them.
“I haven’t done anything differently. They’re the ones who have made that decision, so I can sit here with my head held high and say I haven’t done anything differently.
“I’m loyal to golf. Golf was here way before we all were and it will be around much longer – golf will survive regardless. We’re just a little blip on the continuum of this…
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