Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy believes common sense prevailed after a US court denied a motion to allow three LIV Golf members to play in in the FedEx Cup.

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The Irish trio could be in line for massive pay outs this weekend at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

- €33,000 - €33,000 - €600,000

McIlroy was first to weigh-in after Talor Gooch, Hudson Swafford and Matt Jones failed to gain restraining orders to compete in the PGA Tour's end of season ...

You don’t need to bring it onto our tour.” “It was personal to me from the beginning,” Thomas said. We can all move forward and not have that sideshow going on for the next few weeks, which is nice.”

Rory McIlroy has described the decision to uphold bans on LIV Golf players from the upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs as 'common sense'.

'I feel when I then get myself inside the ropes I feel that no-one can get to me and that’s really nice. 'I don’t feel like it’s my job to be up here and sticking up for the PGA Tour or being a spokesperson, it’s just the role I have found myself in. The lucrative trio of events kickstarts on Thursday with the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and McIlroy is a part of a stacked field.

For a golfer who doesn't enjoy playing the role of spokesperson for the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy has been liberal with his opinions about the LIV Golf Series ...

It's just sort of the role that I found myself in, especially coming on the PGA Tour board this year, it was a great time to agree to do that." McIlroy was later asked if he enjoyed or relished the opportunity of being a veritable spokesperson for the Tour. "Not really," McIlroy said. "It was a good day for the Tour and for the majority of the membership yesterday."

Atul Khosla rubbished rumours that prize money is only paid once signing fees are exceeded.

You don't need to bring it onto our tour.” Rory McIlroy said of the legal proceedings, “It’s become a little more personal,” while Billy Horschel thinks the LIV players have been “brainwashed”. As you already know, prize money is not subtracted from a player’s contractual earnings. Prize money is of course separate from the contractual monies that players earn.

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas shared their viewpoints on the court ruling denying LIV Golf participants' bid to compete in the PGA Tour's postseason.

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Getting support of the judicial system against three disgruntled players is just the tip of the iceberg in the war against Saudi-funded league.

I believe all players — whether they choose to play with LIV or the PGA Tour — understand and appreciate the purpose and importance of the players' legal actions, across the globe. Freeman upheld the ban after a hearing in San Jose on the anti-trust lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California. Interestingly, Gooch was ranked 20th in FedEx Cup points with Jones 65th and Swafford 67th before the lawsuit was filed. In addition, there are a host of other top golfers who have on-boarded the LIV bandwagon for a decent joining fees – the likes of Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, among others. That's a whopping $675 million to sign these five players. LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has vowed to get the top Tours to task who are denying these 'independent contractors'. "I believe players have the right to play when and where they choose so their talents can take them as far and high as possible. However, this case could go to trial next year, with the possibility of an injunction hearing in late September or early October. Even though, the PGA Tour has won the first battle, the war against LIV Golf is far from over. And if that's not all, consider the $255 million in prize money on offer in eight 54-hole events and PGA Tour pales out in comparison to LIV Golf with an expected total revenue of $1.5 billion in 2022. Top-125 players on the PGA Tour in regular season qualified for Memphis with 70 players progressing to next week's BMW Championship and the top-30 reaching the Tour Championship in Atlanta. The PGA Tour got a shot in the arm in its fight against the LIV Golf Series when US district court judge Beth Labson Freeman ruled against three players – Matt Jones, Talor Gooch and Hudson Swafford – seeking restraining orders against the suspension handed to them by the Tour to compete in the lucrative FedEx Cup playoffs, that gets underway with the Fedex St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis on Thursday. - Freeman upheld the ban after a hearing in San Jose on the anti-trust lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California - This case could go to trial next year, with the possibility of an injunction hearing in late September or early October - The PGA Tour got a shot in the arm in its fight against the LIV Golf Series when US district court judge Beth Labson Freeman ruled in its favour

Like the rest of the golf world, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas kept a close eye on the LIV-PGA Tour hearing.

But it was an important moment for the Tour’s constituents, who have witnessed their fair share of public losses over the last two months — and who faced potential embarrassment in the TRO ruling. “So yeah, I mean, it’s become a little more personal because of that.” In the eyes of the players, Judge Freeman’s decision was a successful defense of the Tour’s home turf, and more importantly, a reaffirmation that those who choose to leave for LIV’s greener pastures won’t have the freedom to come back whenever they so choose. “I wasn’t super one way or the other, I just was worried about myself. “But again, I let that deal with that and I just try to worry about playing golf.” the PGA Tour — the decision was only a small victory for Thomas’ home team.

Rory McIlroy has supported the decision of federal judges who rejected the requests of three LIV Golfers to be part of the PGA Tour.

“I do agree with the defendants that those losses were well known to the players at the time and clearly monetised. Anyone that’s read the PGA Tour handbook or abided by the rules and regulations, that would feel very unfair to them”. Their goal is to return to where it all began, even though they know the rules well.

Diamond confirmed McIlroy swapped 3-woods — more on that in Monday's gear notes — and made a minor change to the 58-degree TaylorMade MG3 lob wedge. Of the two, ...

At the Open Championship, fluffy lies around the green were non-existent, so McIlroy dropped the bounce on his lob wedge to 7 degrees. (McIlroy has even weakened the loft on his 58 to 59, which adds additional bounce.) Diamond confirmed McIlroy swapped 3-woods — more on that in Monday’s gear notes — and made a minor change to the 58-degree TaylorMade MG3 lob wedge. Want to overhaul your bag for 2022? A four-time major winner plays a 58-degree — not a 60-degree. As Diamond noted, McIlroy will vary the bounce on his lob wedge depending on course conditions.

Two-time FedEx Cup champion Rory McIlroy fell eight strokes off the pace as Si Woo Kim carded an eight-under 62 to snatch a share of the lead with JJ Spaun.

"I think I putted really well and I drove it really well. Two-time FedEx Cup champion Rory McIlroy fell eight strokes off the pace as Si Woo Kim carded an eight-under 62 to snatch a share of the lead with JJ Spaun. Si Woo Kim and JJ Spaun kicked off the FedEx Cup Playoffs in style, shooting matching eight-under 62s to share the first-round lead on Thursday at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis; Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy fell behind with an even-par 70

Rory McIlroy had a tough day on his return to action at the FedEx St Jude Championship, and he trails leaders Si Woo Kim and JJ Spaun by eight shots.

Tony Finau has turned himself into a winning machine, and arrived in Memphis with back-to-back victories under his belt. Rickie Fowler made it through to the play-offs as the 125th and final player. - T8. Rickie Fowler, five-under - T8. Lee Hodges, five-under - T8. Tyrrell Hatton, five-under - T8. Troy Merritt, five-under

Rory McIlroy got off to a slow start to the PGA Tour's postseason at the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis.

Perhaps the comfort food he was consuming have made him a little bit sluggish here in Memphis. Another bogey followed at No.6. The back nine was a similar story. Theegala opened with a 63. Two bogeys, two birdies and he eventually carded a level par opener. You'd hope not. You'd think not.

Three LIV players seeking to play in the FedEx Cup play-offs failed to show “they have been harmed – let alone irreparably”, the ruling judge has said.

We can all move forward and not have that sideshow going on for the next few weeks, which is nice.” “Plaintiffs have signed contracts that richly reward them for their talent and compensate for lost opportunity through TOUR play. Judge Freeman disagreed with the LIV players’ legal argument that not appearing in the play-offs would cause them to suffer financial and reputational losses.