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Rory McIlroy admits to feeling like a ‘sacrificial lamb’ over PGA deal with Saudi Arabia

The golfer who was a strong critic of others who did deals with Saudi Arabia has spoken publicly for the first time since the merger has been confirmed

Rory McIlroy: “It’s hard for me not to sit up here and feel somewhat like a sacrificial lamb. I still hate LIV, I hate them“ Picture: Getty Images

Rory McIlroy has backed the PGA Tour’s merger with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund but has doubled down on his opposition to the LIV golf format and the golfers who joined the rival tour last year.

Speaking to the media for the first time since the shock deal was announced, McIlroy, who is a member of the PGA Tour policy board, admitted that he feels like a “sacrificial lamb”.

“It was a surprise but I ...