Rory McIlroy feels 'like sacrificial lamb' over PGA Tour LIV Golf merger

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Rory McIlroy feels 'like a sacrificial lamb' over PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger.

Golfer Rory McIlroy has said he feels 'somewhat like a sacrificial lamb' after a merger was announced between the PGA Tour and its Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf.critics have accused it

The Northern Ireland golfer reportedly turned down a €400m contract last year from the Saudi breakaway. On Wednesday, McIlroy said he was"never offered any money."At a press conference ahead of this week's Canadian Open, he said conversations will have to be had."Feeling like I've put myself out there and this is what happens.

"All I've wanted to do... is to protect the future of the PGA Tour and protect the aspitational nature of what the PGA Tour stands for. "One of the biggest sovereign wealth funds in the world, would you rather have them as a partner or an enemy?McIlroy said that despite welcoming the new entity,"I still hate LIV.""That's where the distinction here is: this is the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and the PIF - very different from LIV.'I didn't expect it to happen'"I got a text message on Monday night from Jimmy Dunne, saying 'Can I give you a call in the morning?'" he said.

 

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