Sky Sports journalist now reveals what he’s heard about Rory McIlroy potentially joining Liv Golf

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The golfing world was rocked on Monday evening after a report emerged regarding Rory McIlroy’s PGA Tour future.

According to London’s go-to financial news outlet, City A.M, the Northern Irishman is close to agreeing a switch to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. Per the report, the 34-year-old, who has staunchly opposed the breakaway tour, is close to agreeing to a $850million deal.

Initially, McIlroy emerged as Jay Monahan’s PGA poster boy after the LIV split. However, tensions have risen after both tours engaged in talks over a potential merger.

The Northern Irishman appears to have warmed to the idea of the PGA Tour allowing LIV players to participate in events moving forward.

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“There needs to be a correction. I think what’s happening is not sustainable right now, so something needs to happen to try to bring it all back together so we can all move forward so we don’t have this division that’s sort of ongoing,” McIlroy told ESPN.

He added: “We’re probably still quite a long ways from it, but I would hope that in the future that we can get there, unify the game and get the best players back together again.”

Sky Sports journalist Jamie Weir shares latest on Rory McIlroy LIV Golf switch

Sky Sports golf correspondent Jamie Weir has since shared the latest on McIlroy’s future after City A’M’s remarkable claim.

Taking to X on Tuesday morning, Weir wrote: “I’m told this story is complete nonsense.”

The golfing world will take a sigh of relief if Weir’s update does come true. The prospect of losing McIlroy to LIV, for the PGA Tour hierarchy, would be unthinkable.

The PGA Tour must now accelerate LIV Golf talks

Regardless of the validity of the claims, the PGA Tour must view this news as a huge wake-up call. Losing McIlroy to the Saudi-backed tour would completely change the dynamic of the global game.

Someone so loyal to the PGA Tour jumping ship would potentially see further players make the switch. The Northern Irishman has probably grown frustrated with the merger talks, one: taking so long, and two: the possibility of LIV players being allowed to take the money and still play on the PGA Tour.

If McIlroy did make the switch, his reputation would take a hit, and rightfully so. Yet, his legacy is probably the last thing on his mind right now. Money talks, and the PGA Tour must realise that even the most loyal will eventually jump ship unless a reasonable agreement is made.