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Rory McElroy was tied for first place with Tony Finau heading into the final round of the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday. But before the start of the round, he seemed to take a hit at LIV Golf.
LIV Golf was the source of some controversy over the weekend due to the outrageous sums it paid the PGA Tour golfers to take them away from the US organization, as well as where the money came from. : the Saudi Investment Fund.
McIlroy talked about what it would mean for him to win the RBC Canadian Open amid one of the biggest controversies in the sport of recent memory.
“With everything that has happened in the world of golf this week, is there anything that makes tomorrow’s victory feel sweeter or perhaps more meaningful? Not necessarily. Every victory is sweet and every victory is significant,” he said. McIlroy via Golf. .how.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is expected to play in the 16th round of the third round of the Canadian Open in Toronto on Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press via AP)
“I don’t even think it would be great for me personally to win, but I think this tournament is a success anyway. Look at it today. I mean it’s definitely the best atmosphere for any golf tournament. week.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reaches green number 15 during the third round of the Canadian Open at St. George’s Golf and Country Club of Toronto Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press via AP)
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“Yeah Al that sounds pretty crap to me, Looks like BT aint for me either.
Two-time PGA Tour winner Charl Schwartzel won the first LIV Golf Saturday tournament.
If McIlroy prevents Finau and Justin Thomas in the final, it would boost momentum ahead of next week’s U.S. Open.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland kicks off hole 17 during the third round of the Canadian Open at the St. George’s Golf and Country Club of Toronto Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press via AP)
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McIlroy last won the U.S. Open in 2011. The former world No. 1 has finished in the top 10 in three consecutive tournaments.
Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.