In a rare show of Saudi admiration, Rory McIlroy speaks out about his PGA Tour discussions with the LIV Golf company…

Surprisingly, Rory McIlroy commended the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) while publicly criticizing Greg Norman for his management of LIV Golf. He stated that Tiger Woods ought to be a part of the Monday meetings between the PIF and stars of the PGA Tour.

In an effort to permanently put an end to the ongoing conflict in golf, the PGA and DP World Tours are currently in negotiations with the supporters of LIV Golf. The world No. 7 player Patrick Cantlay, who is on the PGA Tour policy board, disclosed that he had an initial meeting scheduled for today with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the manager of PIF and Newcastle.

“I think it should have happened months ago, so I am glad that it’s happening,” McIlroy said following his final round performance at The Players Championship last night. That ought to further discussions and get us one step closer to a resolution.”

“I’ve had time to spend with Yasir. Fundamentally, he wants to do the right thing, but I think the people who have represented him in LIV—(LIV chief Greg) Norman and those guys—have done him a harm,” the Mirror writes.

“Look, they’re a sovereign wealth fund. They want to park money for decades and not worry about it. They want to invest in smart and secure businesses, and the PGA TOUR is definitely one of those, especially if they’re looking to invest in sport in some way.”