A prominent golf reporter addressed recent speculation on Monday regarding Rory McIlroy’s potential move to LIV Golf.
According to a report from City A.M., a business and financial publication focused on London, it was suggested on Sunday that McIlroy might be nearing a deal with LIV Golf. The publication claimed McIlroy was being offered $850 million along with a two percent equity stake in LIV Golf, a direct competitor to the PGA Tour.
While the report garnered some attention, it did not receive widespread coverage from other media outlets.
Jamie Weir, a reporter for Sky Sports, rebutted the claims on Monday. Posting on X, Weir stated that he had been informed the story was “complete nonsense.”
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McIlroy, a vocal opponent of LIV Golf, has consistently criticized the league and its efforts to recruit PGA Tour players, including disparaging remarks about the league’s Saudi Arabian backers. Despite his strong stance, McIlroy felt let down by the PGA Tour, which later opted for a merger after enduring financial pressures from its rival. Subsequently, McIlroy stepped down from his role on the PGA Tour’s board.
McIlroy, a four-time major champion and globally recognized golfer, has amassed over $100 million in earnings from his golf career alone, not including his substantial endorsement income.