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McIlroy Retracts Saudi LIV Funding Praise, Eyes PGA Title

5/13/2026

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Rory McIlroy said he was mistaken advocating for Saudi Public Investment Fund money in LIV Golf, noting funding difficulty due to geopolitics.
He is competing in the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, after practicing there two weeks earlier.
He aims to win a second major this year and join the select group of golfers who have captured the first two majors.

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Rory McIlroy said he was mistaken advocating for Saudi Public Investment Fund money in LIV Golf, noting funding difficulty due to geopolitics.
He is competing in the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, after practicing there two weeks earlier.
He aims to win a second major this year and join the select group of golfers who have captured the first two majors.