Rory McIlroy admits he was ‘too judgemental’ of LIV players

Rory McIlroy has expressed regret at being “too judgemental” on the tranche of players who initially defected to LIV Golf. McIlroy, who was outspoken in his criticism of the first players who joined the Saudi-funded series in 2022, admitted he “basically went through the last two years with this altruistic approach of looking at the world in the way I’ve wanted to see it” but had “accepted reality” that LIV is “part of our sport now”.

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Rory McIlroy resigns from PGA Tour policy board

Rory McIlroy has resigned from the PGA Tour’s Policy Board with the American circuit embroiled in high level negotiations over how to fund its future. McIlroy’s shock decision was revealed in a memo to the tour’s players issued by commissioner Jay Monahan, who thanked the golfer “for his dedication and commitment to the tour”.

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Europe hold off American fightback to win the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy fought back tears of joy instead of disappointment after contributing a career-best performance to help Europe regain the Ryder Cup on a 16.5-11.5 score. McIlroy’s singles victory over Sam Burns ensured he won four matches in the biennial contest for the first time as Luke Donald’s side inflicted a seventh straight away defeat on the United States.

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USA start fightback as Europe remain in control – Ryder Cup

Europe need just four points from the final day’s 12 singles matches to complete their revenge mission in Rome and regain the Ryder Cup. Luke Donald’s side began the day five ahead and extended their advantage after edging the Saturday foursomes session, only for Team USA to claim three points in the fourballs and cut the gap to 10.5-5.5 at Marco Simone GC.

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Record win sees Europe continue charge towards victory – Ryder Cup

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg stormed to a record Ryder Cup victory that left world number one Scottie Scheffler in tears as Europe surged further ahead. Europe won three of the four morning foursomes in Rome to stretch their lead over the United States to 9½-2½. Hovland, and rookie Aberg, aided by some poor play by Scheffler and Brooks Koepka, romped to a 9&7 triumph.

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