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Rory McIlroy only sees one path to true PGA-LIV merger

One of the biggest stars of golf, and one of Liv Golf's biggest critics, is when everyone “goes through it” when it comes to anger towards those who remained loyal to the PGA Tour and those who defected to Liv I think it's time for that.

In the ongoing civil war of golf, Rory McIlroy believes it is the only way to unify among rival golf leagues.

The two have been in conflict since the start of Liv, but hope for an end to the ongoing battle is when LIV and the PGA Tour signed a framework agreement in June 2023 to end the feud It seemed to end, but we haven't reached a specific deal.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches before his Genesis invitation at Torrey Pines. Getty Images

McIlroy argued on Wednesday at Genesis Invitational's Pro-Am, claiming that Liv ultimately benefits golfers in both leagues and therefore everyone should become Bygones.

“Whether you stayed on the PGA Tour or you left, we all benefited from this,” McIlroy said. According to Golf.com. “I've said a lot of this. I've won a $20 million prize this week. If Liv hadn't come, it would never have happened. I think everyone has to get through it. We don't look behind us. We don't look at the past. What happened was happening and it was a shame, but unity, how we all together Go back and move forward, that's the best thing for everyone.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy will line up his putt on the 15th green in the final round of AT&T Pebble Beach Proam 2025 at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 2, 2025 in Pebble Beach, California. Getty Images

“Are people hurting their ass or because the guy went, what's the matter, who cares? Let's move on together. Try to try and do this again and do the best thing for the game. Sho.”

McIlroy has not retreated from his initial reaction to the creation of LIV and the creation of chaos it created. He added that on both tours things thought were “unsustainable.”

Rumors have been swirling for a while about potential deals between the LIV and the PGA Tour, but nothing has come to fruition as the 2025 golf season began in both leagues.

And then there was another twist on Wednesday's saga when McIlroy expressed his belief that President Donald Trump was on the side of the PGA Tour.

McIlroy played golf with the president last month, and during that round The Northern Irish said Trump told him That he wasn't a fan of the liv format.

Liv Golf CEO Scott O'Neil will speak at the Grange Golf Club on February 12, 2025 at the press conference ahead of Liv Golf Adelaide Getty Images

“I was, but did you host their event?” McIlroy said. “He says, 'Yeah, but that doesn't mean I like it.' So I think he's on the side of the tour. ”

Previous reports suggest that Trump's involvement could help LIV and PGA Tours smooth the path on the US Department of Justice's antitrust issues, where they do business with each other. Masu.

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