Rory McIlroy resigned from his position as player director of the PGA Tour Policy Board this week as PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan informed players in a memo Tuesday the tour is working toward finalizing a deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the financial backer of LIV Golf. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot during the pro-am as a preview for the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates Nov. 14, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. McIlroy, who served on the board two years, was among the most outspoken critics of LIV Golf. While at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai this week, McIlroy seemingly foreshadowed his resignation when asked if he “enjoyed” his role on the board. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks in a press conference following the pro-am prior to the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates Nov. 14, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Source: Fox News November 16, 2023 10:30 UTC