Rory McIlroy rubbished experiences linking him with a transfer to LIV Golf on Tuesday, vowing to stay a PGA Tour participant for the remainder of his profession.
A report in Britain mentioned McIlroy — a long-time critic of the upstart Saudi circuit — was poised to modify to LIV in a staggering deal value $850 million.
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However the four-time main winner from Northern Eire swiftly debunked the rumours in an interview with NBC’s Golf Central on Tuesday.
“I truthfully don’t know the way these items get began,” McIlroy mentioned.
“I’ve by no means been supplied a quantity from LIV, I’ve by no means contemplated going to LIV. Once more, I believe I’ve made it clear over the previous two years that I don’t assume it’s one thing for me.”
LIV has signed a slew of golf’s elite since its formation, with Spanish star Jon Rahm the final massive identify to make the change final December in a transfer reported to be value round $500 million.
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McIlroy, who has been more and more conciliatory in direction of LIV professionals in current months amid ongoing negotiations with the PGA Tour over a merger, reiterated that he bore no in poor health will to golfers who’ve joined the circuit.
“One of many issues I believe I’ve realised over the previous two years is that individuals could make their very own selections on no matter they assume is finest for themselves,” McIlroy mentioned.
“Who’re we to guage them for that? However personally for me my future is right here on the PGA Tour and it’s by no means been any totally different.
“I’m right here at the moment and enjoying a PGA Tour subsequent week and I’ll play the PGA Tour for the remainder of my profession.”
McIlroy was talking forward of this week’s RBC Heritage in South Carolina the place he’s amongst a star-studded discipline participating following final week’s Masters at Augusta.