Rory McIlroy has found himself at the centre of a controversy, as rumours have begun swirling that he will be making the switch to the LIV Golf Series for $850 million. The rumours began to surface just a few days after the Masters, where he had a T22 finish.
The rumour is being highly debated, where many said that there was no chance of McIlroy joining the Saudi-backed league. However, other fans felt that it was justified, since he was made to be a scapegoat in the LIV Golf-PGA Tour battle.
Brandel Chamblee, however, is adamant that these rumours were started by the Saudi Arabian PIF in order to stir the pot. Chamblee tweeted:
“I have no doubt that this rumor was started by Saudis/LIV… to benefit Saudis/LIV after such a poor showing, as a group, at The Masters. I’d be very surprised if this turns out to be true.”
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In recent times, McIlroy has been a big advocate of getting the LIV Golf Series and the PGA Tour back together as one, since the world of golf is currently facing a strenuous time
