Yet via the framework agreement – and crucially – the sides cannot return to costly legal wrangling. McIlroy has said he “sincerely hopes” PIF plays a part in golf’s future. Key for the Tour is a decision over whether alienating LIV and PIF – given the scale of their financial power – in exchange for a different deal would make long-term sense. Ari Emanuel, chief executive of media group Endeavour, said last month the PGA Tour had turned down its offer of investment. Liberty Media, which owns F1, is known to have interest in a potential partnership with the PGA Tour. Having batted strongly for the PGA Tour against the LIV threat, the Northern Irishman earlier admitted to feeling like a “sacrificial lamb” after secret talks resulted in the framework agreement. “But the game of professional golf has been in flux for the last two years.” “Not what I signed for when I went on the board,” he said. The four-time major winner gave a hint of what was to come during pre-tournament media duties. McIlroy will inevitably be asked to expand on his decision on completion of his first round at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on Thursday. “Given the extraordinary time and effort that Rory – and all his fellow player directors – have invested in this unprecedented, transformational period in our history, we certainly understand and respect his decision to step down in order to focus on his game and his family.” “Rory’s resignation letter, which he sent to the full board, clearly stated that the difficult decision was made due to professional and personal commitments,” said Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour’s commissioner. McIlroy had been due to serve on the board until the end of 2024. That McIlroy will no longer take a key role in proceedings is an undoubted blow to the PGA Tour, whose leadership gained kudos via the support of the world No 2.
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