Evidence confirmed: McIlroy accept fall-out with Woods on game’s future

Confirmed evidence: McIlroy agrees to disagree with Woods on the future of the game

Image caption Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are in merger talks between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

Rory McIlroy said there was “no tension” in his relationship with Tiger Woods, but acknowledged they have different views on the future of men’s professional golf.

The dispute stems from ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian sponsor LIV Golf over a possible deal.

World number two McIlroy, who has softened his stance on the breakaway LIV tour, revealed he is now a member of the “transaction subcommittee” that is trying to do a deal.

However, McIlroy said on Wednesday that he will not be returning to the PGA Tour\’s policy board after it . Woods, a 15-time major champion, voted against McIlroy’s return to the board.

“I think even friends can have differences of opinion or not see things the same way – I don’t think – but sometimes we don’t agree on things, sometimes we don’t,” McIlroy said. “I think it’s normal. But no, I wouldn’t say – last Friday, we had a very good conversation for 45 minutes, just a lot of different things. “No, there’s no tension here. Maybe we can see the future of golf a little bit differently, but I don’t think that should put a strain on our relationships and our fr

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