Rory McIlroy will not return PGA Tour Players Association This was as initially expected after some members said they felt “uncomfortable” about the possibility of a return.
It was reported last month, mcilroy will be back He joined the board as player director, months after shockingly resigning from the role citing “personal and professional responsibilities”.
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy watches from the 17th green during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Warren Little/Getty Images)
He was set to replace seven-time PGA Tour winner Webb Simpson, but Simpson reportedly submitted a letter stating he only wanted to step down if McIlroy was to replace him. There is.
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But McIlroy admitted this week that a return to the board will not happen.
“I think given the history of this event, it opened up some old wounds and scar tissue from everything that happened,” he said via ESPN ahead of the Wells Fargo Championship.
“I think some on the board were uncomfortable with me coming back for whatever reason.”
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th green during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Reddington/Getty Images)
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McIlroy’s return would have been seen as a chance to improve stalled negotiations between the PGA Tour and its Saudi financial backers. Liv golf.
In June, the PGA Tour announced plans to broker a new partnership with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), financial backer of the DP World Tour and LIV. The original December 31, 2023 deadline was extended as the parties continue to finalize the details.
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy watches from the fifth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Reddington/Getty Images)
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The deal with PIF ultimately fell through, but the PGA Tour partnered with Strategic Sports Group instead. minority investor The deal could be worth up to $3 billion.
“I put my hand up and tried to help and I won’t say I was rejected, (but) it was a complicated process to go through to get me back there,” McIlroy added. “So, it’s okay. There are no hard feelings. We’ll all move on.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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