Rory McIlroy said he believes President Donald Trump is on the PGA Tour side when it comes to how the tournament is being run, compared to the Saudi-backed LIV tour format.
McIlroy, who was the 2022 PGA Tour champion, said he played golf with the president before he was founded.
The 35-year-old said he had a great conversation with the president, and ultimately concluded that Trump was by his side and on the PGA Tour in terms of how the game should be formatted. Ta.
“It was really good. We thought there was a good argument. He learned that he's not a fan of the liv format. He said, 'Yeah, but that doesn't mean I like it.” “I remembered McIlroy. “I think he's on the tour side.”
The Northern Irish commented on his relationship with Trump Press conference During the Genesis Invitational held in San Diego, California. While questioning the field, McIlroy said he preferred “Tiger Woods” style scoring, where the winners bring home a larger share of tournament prize money.
The LIV Tour combines team stroke play and team match play tournaments. In most tournaments, no players have been cut between rounds. Scores are combined from each member of all four-person teams.
“I don't think people appreciate how much he respects there.”
McIlroy was asked if there is anything Trump can do to push LIV to change the rules.
“President… he can do a lot. He has direct access to Yasir bosses. Not many people have it,” says McIlroy, manager of LIV golf and public investment. He mentioned Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the fund's governor. of Saudi Arabia. “A lot of people can't say.
In addition to saying there are “some things” that the president can do to help, McIlroy understands Trump is extremely passionate about golf and has a lot of respect in the Middle East. He said.
“He could be influential. He loves the game of golf. I saw it while playing with him… the respect he has in the Middle East – I don't think people appreciate the respect he has there.
The golfer added that he felt that Saudi Arabians were more likely to listen whenever Trump shared his thoughts on gaming and business practices.
“I think that's a big deal,” McIlroy added.
A few days after comments about Trump, McIlroy stood up for his caddy, making headlines for what he's being spoken out this time. Golf reporter Dan Rappaport, according to fans I cried out“Black your caddy” after McIlroy misses putt. Hilariously, McIlroy quickly said, “f**k up!”
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