McIlroy Backs PGA Tour-LIV Golf Merger

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, were seen together at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, suggesting progress towards a merger between PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Rory McIlroy, once a vocal critic of LIV Golf, now supports the merger, stressing its importance for a unified golf world and the sport's global expansion. McIlroy notes the merger talks, ongoing for over 15 months, face challenges including scrutiny from the US Department of Justice and differing player opinions. Despite previous tensions, the collaborative atmosphere at the championship hints at a potential resolution by year-end. Billy Horschel praised McIlroy for his openness and adaptability in the changing landscape of professional golf.