Amid the $3B PGA Tour Merger, Rory McIlroy Savagely Takes a Dig at LIV Golfers and Their Capabilities

The PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and DP World Tour merger shocked many in the golfing community. While many welcomed it with open arms, some are critical of the move. Unsurprisingly, Rory McIlroy is among those who constantly find themselves in the spotlight because of this.

There have been many controversies surrounding the selection of LIV Golfers to the teams for the Ryder Cup. And when asked about the same, McIlroy gave a brutal reply, which left many in the golfing community surprised and curious.

Rory McIlroy shows his merciless side

The merger raised hopes of many golfers on the Saudi circuit as they saw a chance to play for their country at the upcoming Ryder Cup. The automatic qualification clause saw PGA Tour pros taking the six spots in the American team. Skipper Zach Johnson will pick other six players, including those from the Saudi league. But all hopes were dashed for the European players, as they were exiled from taking part in the prestigious tournament due to their resignation from the DP world tour. And Rory McIlroy couldn’t care less.

In a recent press conference, the golfer was asked whether he had a problem with the fact that the Zach Johnson-led US team could select golfers from the PIF-funded league while Europe could not. McIlroy was quick to reply to the question. “No. I don’t think it would make a difference for us,” he said, taking a jab at the LIV golfers.

The 34-year-old golfer, on one hand, expressed his confidence with the statement. On the other, he portrayed his lack of concern about the defectors being able to play in the prestigious tournament. One can’t help but notice how McIlroy has his savage side out when it comes to the LIV Pros. He had even taken a jab at Phil Mickelson, not too long ago because of his gambling allegations.

As the hype around the Ryder Cup builds, many people have expressed their displeasure with the PIF-funded league. And also the eligibility of players to the Ryder Cup who defected to the same. Not long ago, a legend from the European team had expressed his opinion on the same as he talked about the various LIV players.

Tony Jacklin expresses his views on the exiled players

Jacklin, a four-time captain for the European team in the Ryder Cup, had shared his strong views regarding players who resigned from the DP World Tour. He was adamant that the defectors made themselves ineligible with their departure. He added they should not have to do anything with the tournament and should face the consequences of their own actions.

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The Luke Donald-led team has already seen the likes of McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Victor Hovland qualify for the squad automatically. The golf world is eagerly waiting for the rest of the qualifications as they await the results of the upcoming events on the DP World Tour. Who do you think will qualify and take the rest of the spots? Also, who will be among the captain’s picks? Let us know in the comments below.

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