Rory McIlroy Describes LIV Golf in One Word


Since LIV Golf became a PGA Tour competitor, golf superstar Rory McIlroy has been vocal in his opposition to the Saudi-backed series.

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The PGA Tour suspended any player who chose to defect to LIV Golf, and McIlroy believes that this should continue.

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A federal judge in California denied a temporary restraining order on Tuesday that would have allowed three former PGA Tour golfers

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Talor Gooch, Matt Jones, and Hudson Swafford — to compete in the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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McIlroy was pleased with the decision, referring to LIV Golf as a "sideshow."

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The 33-year-old Irishman slammed the players who sued the tour where they used to play.

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