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Rory McIlroy Shades Bryson DeChambeau and LIV Golfers as League Looks Close to Collapse
TL;DR
Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau while discussing LIV Golf, asserting that the PGA Tour is more competitive. Their rivalry continues a year after their notorious Masters pairing.
Key points
- Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau.
- McIlroy believes the PGA Tour is more competitive.
- The rivalry between McIlroy and DeChambeau continues.
- Their infamous Masters pairing occurred last year.
- LIV Golf is seen as struggling by McIlroy.
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Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau
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NEED TO KNOW
- Rory McIlroy took a shaded shot at Bryson DeChambeau
- While speaking to reporters about LIV Golf, McIlroy said that the PGA Tour was more competitive
- The rival golfers had a famous back-and-forth last year at the Masters
One year after their infamous Masters pairing, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are no closer to seeing eye to eye, it appears.
While at the Truist Championship over the weekend, the two-time Masters champ, 37, spoke out about LIV Golf, whose future remains uncertain amid funding woes.
“If you want to be the most competitive golfer you can be, this [the PGA Tour] is the place to be,” McIlroy told reporters. “And if you don’t want to play here, I think that says something about you.”
DeChambeau, 32, who is in his final year of his contract with LIV, is said to be entertaining talks about returning to the PGA Tour, and has previously told ESPN and SI, that he might focus on growing his YouTube channel while playing in the tournaments that “want him” if LIV goes away.
Q&A
What did Rory McIlroy say about Bryson DeChambeau?
Rory McIlroy took a jab at Bryson DeChambeau, stating that the PGA Tour is more competitive than LIV Golf.
How does Rory McIlroy feel about LIV Golf?
Rory McIlroy expressed skepticism about LIV Golf, implying that it lacks the competitive edge of the PGA Tour.
What was the context of McIlroy and DeChambeau's rivalry?
Their rivalry intensified during a famous back-and-forth at the Masters last year, which continues to affect their interactions.
Is LIV Golf facing challenges according to McIlroy?
Yes, McIlroy's comments suggest that he believes LIV Golf is struggling and may be close to collapse.
