Rory McIlroy is one of the world’s most promising golf stars. So, undoubtedly, when it comes to professional golf, his opinion has influence. However, his recent brutal admission has the golf world on its toes. But what is it that Rory McIlroy has recently aired out that has got the entirety of the sporting world reeling?

Well, the famous Northern Irishman has confessed that to truly grow the game of golf, the game needs to diverge out of America. Let’s find out what exactly is the source of McIlroy’s frustration.

Why does Rory McIlroy think of America as an impediment to golf’s growth?

The 24X PGA Tour winner has suggested that it is in the interest of professional golf for the game to grow into a new world tour spread across all continents. His vision for the world tour is a necessity in uniting and diversifying the game across borders so it can truly actualize its global appeal.

However, according to the star, corporate America’s dominance in every aspect of the sport has become a huge impediment to its growth in other parts of the world. So, to prioritize the growth of the sport in other parts of the world, McIlroy has asserted that America must let it thrive globally.

In a recent media interaction at the DP World Tour, Rory McIlroy said, “The PGA Tour has proved over the last 20 or 30 years that corporate America is very interested in the game of golf for a number of different reasons. America is still a huge market for our game, but as America has become such a huge market, it may not let other markets around the world thrive.”

After his resignation from the PGA Tour policy board, the 4X Major Champion has opened his vision to a more globalized nature of the game. However, he has also chosen to acknowledge the major role played by corporate America, as it remains one of the biggest markets for the game. But what exactly is this vision furthered by McIlroy and how can it be realized?

What role do Jay Monahan and Co. play in furthering McIlroy’s vision?

Amidst news of ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s backer, PIF, Rory McIlroy’s stance has steered the discussion into furthering the sport in such a way that, along with the USA, the game can also be played in other parts of the world, including but not limited to Australia, South Africa, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.

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For actualizing this dream of the 34-year-old, however, the decision lies in the hands of high-level authorities like Jay Monahan. McIlroy, in his stance, has recognized the importance of the PGA Tour in his mission. But he has also stated how corporate America is currently becoming a hurdle in golf realizing its complete potential.

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