Rory McIlroy makes Tiger Woods claim over PGA Tour's future
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has offered his thoughts on the inclusion of Tiger Woods' inclusion to the PGA Tour's policy board.
Other than revealing his Ryder Cup preparations involved a bachelor party, Rory McIlroy also dished on Tiger Woods being added to the PGA Tour's policy board.
In news that won't surprise anyone in the slightest, McIlroy has given Woods his full seal of approval.
"It's a great addition," said McIlroy to a pool of reporters ahead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, the first leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
He added:
McIlroy was alluding to the fact that Woods, 47, is still in the process of his latest injury recovery.
The 15-time major champ has severe difficulties with his right leg, ankle and foot.
He went under the knife once again after hobbling out of the 87th Masters. His right leg was shattered during his near-fatal car crash in February 2021.
Woods had a subtalar fusion surgery to treat arthritis arising from an older fracture.
"For him to step up and sort of take a little bit of the load off us is very much appreciated," McIlroy added.
It wasn't just McIlroy who appreciated Woods joining the policy board.
Under fire PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan also welcomed Woods' inclusion.
Monahan revealed mental health issues stemming from the LIV Golf framework agreement announcement on 6 June led to his absence.
Monahan said of Woods:
McIlroy and Monahan's comments come as the PGA Tour confirmed the 2024 schedule.
Unsurprisingly, the tournament Woods hosts, the Genesis Invitational at Riviera County Club, has retained a 36-hole cut.
The winner will also collect a $4m cheque.
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