Rory McIlroy has finally expressed his disagreement with Tiger Woods. TMD
Rory McIlroy has finally expressed his disagreement with Tiger Woods. TMD
Rory McIlroy denies fighting with Tiger Woods: ‘Even friends have disagreements’
The world No. 2 golfer had wanted to return to the PGA Tour Board of Directors, but a group that included Woods reportedly blocked that move.
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods remain friends even after a “subgroup” of golfers blocked the Irishman’s attempt to return to the PGA Tour’s political council. “What I’m saying is that friends may have disagreements or they may not see things. I don’t think so, we don’t agree with things, but I don’t agree with that,” the 35-year-old McIlroy told reporters at the Wells Championship in Fargo. The BBC reported on Wednesday, May 8th.
He continued, “I think that’s normal. But no, I don’t say. Last Friday, we had a really fun conversation for 45 minutes about various things. No, there’s no tension there. The future of golf may look a little different, but I don’t think that should put a strain on relationships and friendships. ”
McIlroy’s comments came after a group of golfers, including Woods, Jordan Spieth and Patrick Cantlay, reportedly voted against returning to the commission, according to Golf Digest.
The world No. 2 golfer served on the PGA Tour Policy Council for two years before stepping down last November, citing “personal and professional commitments.”
“There’s been a lot of buzz,” McIlroy said Wednesday, according to Golf Digest. “I remembered why I didn’t want to stay on the board in the first place.”
He added: “I think this was quite complex and confusing. And given the way it happened, I think it opened up some old wounds and scar tissue from what happened before…Director. It was a group,” he added. person’s. Maybe he felt uncomfortable coming back for some reason. ”
Despite McIlroy claiming he maintains a good relationship with Woods, Golf Digest reported that their relationship has “deteriorated” and become “amicable” over the past six months.
This latest dispute comes amid long-running merger negotiations between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. Last June, McIlroy had strong opinions about the current state of professional golf and the breakaway tour. “For me, it’s hard to sit here and not feel like a sacrificial lamb, and it’s hard not to feel like I’ve exposed myself, and that’s what’s happening right now,” said the four-time champion. told Major at the time. There have been numerous reports that McIlroy turned down $500 million to join LIV, but McIlroy set the record straight, telling reporters that he was “never offered money (from LIV).”
Woods turned down a “next door” offer of $700 million to $800 million to join LIV Golf in 2022, said Greg Norman, the group’s chief executive.
