McIlroy’s comments raise eyebrows over Saudi merger
SAN FRANCISCO: Rory McIlroy may have stepped down from the PGA Tour Policy Board to focus on his game, but that hasn’t stopped the Northern Irishman from jumping right back into the discussion about a potential merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League. Jordan Spieth, who took McIlroy’s place on the board in November, raised eyebrows this week with his comments that a merger may no longer be necessary for the PGA Tour. Speith’s remarks came after the PGA Tour announced a new partnership and investment deal with Strategic Sports Group (SSG). SSG includes a number of high-powered sports owners,


