Planet Golf News - January 10, 2024

Planet Golf News

January 10, 2024

Rory McIlroy's Vision for World Golf Tour

Herein Rory McIlroy spills plenty of thoughts for his vision of what a World Golf Tour would include - and plenty of other thoughts from a recent podcast appearance on Stick to Football.

  • McIlroy, 34, spoke at the Dubai Invitational on the DP World Tour.

  • He envisions LIV Golf hosting four events in spring and four in winter.

  • McIlroy clarified his previous comments about Jon Rahm's eligibility for the European Ryder Cup team.

  • Resigning from the PGA Tour's policy board has given McIlroy clarity.

  • McIlroy doesn't believe he deserves to win the Masters.

  • LIV Golf needs to focus on team aspects after their OWGR points application was rejected.

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McIlroy's Thoughts on a World Golf Tour:

  • He wants courses worthy of the players.

  • He envisions a world tour with corporate America and Saudi Arabia's involvement.

  • McIlroy believes there is untapped commercial opportunity internationally.

  • He suggests expanding the PGA Tour's reach to increase revenues.

McIlroy's Thoughts on LIV Golf:

  • McIlroy suggests leaning more into team competition.

  • He proposes an eight-event schedule in spring and fall.

  • McIlroy enjoys the idea of an IPL-like team concept.

McIlroy's Thoughts on Jon Rahm:

  • McIlroy acknowledges his previous factual error regarding Rahm's eligibility.

  • He emphasizes the importance of having Rahm on the European team.

McIlroy's Thoughts on Resigning from the PGA Tour's Policy Board:

  • McIlroy feels relieved to be out of political matters.

  • He no longer feels obligated to give opinions on matters he isn't fully informed about.

McIlroy's Thoughts on the Masters:

  • McIlroy expresses his desire to win the Masters.

  • He emphasizes that winning is not about deserving but earning it.

  • McIlroy acknowledges the challenge of the course but wants to be among the few who have won all four majors.

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