Rory McIlroy has expressed concern over the timing of meetings between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi backers, which coincided with the day before the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He described the negotiations as complex and highlighted the need for compromise from both parties, emphasizing that different interests make resolution challenging. Tiger Woods was also present at the New York meetings, prompting criticism from 9/11 Justice president Brett Eagleson, who condemned the discussions as 'disgusting' given the historical context. McIlroy hopes that the recent talks will lead to a resolution and noted that a December exhibition match between players from both factions could showcase future collaboration. The PGA Tour is reportedly considering significant investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which could play a crucial role in these negotiations. McIlroy is currently preparing for the Irish Open, his first event on home soil since 2019, while continuing to seek updates on the ongoing discussions.