Rory McIlroy believes golf followers should see the world’s greatest compete in opposition to one another extra recurrently and hopes for a breakthrough in negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund (PIF).
Progress on a merger between the PGA and DP World Excursions with the PIF, which bankrolls the breakaway LIV Golf circuit, has been gradual since a “framework settlement” was signed 15 months in the past.
McIlroy has signed up for a made-for-TV match with world primary Scottie Scheffler in opposition to two of LIV’s greatest stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in December.
“It’s a method to present golf followers and the world that is what may occur, or these are the chances going ahead,” stated McIlroy on Wednesday forward of his participation within the Irish Open.
“I’ve been saying this for a very long time: I believe golf and golf followers should see us collectively extra than simply 4 instances a yr. That’s what we’ve tried to do.”
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The world quantity three was typically the centre of consideration because the main consultant of the PGA Tour within the early months of LIV’s try and lure away huge names with large monetary incentives.
McIlroy has since determined to take extra of a again seat however is hopes negotiations deliberate for this week could make a breakthrough.
“I believe everybody within the sport would love there to be one (a decision),” added the four-time main winner.
“An answer is tough to get to as a result of there are completely different pursuits and other people need various things. There’s going to must be compromise on each side however hopefully they’re the issues they’re speaking about in these conferences.
“I’m hopeful, and hopefully we’ll hear some excellent news within the foreseeable future the place issues begin to come again collectively.”