Rory McIlroy Resigns from PGA Tour Policy Board Amid Saudi Deal Negotiations

The resignation comes as the tour is finalizing a deal with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund, a move McIlroy has been vocally critical of.

• Rory McIlroy has resigned from the PGA Tour policy board, a move that comes as the tour is in the process of finalizing a deal with Saudi Arabia’s national wealth fund.
• McIlroy has been a vocal critic of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit, which has attracted major champions with large signing fees.
• The PGA Tour is still in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, and is also considering bids from private equity firms for investment in the for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
• McIlroy is also involved in TMRW Sports with Tiger Woods, a media venture behind the new tech-infused TGL golf league starting in January.
• McIlroy's resignation comes after serving three years on the tour’s player advisory council before joining the policy board in 2022.

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