PGA Tour, DP World Tour & PIF merger will be 'good for golf', says Rory McIlroy

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour's daze merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) volition yet beryllium "good for golf", says Rory McIlroy.

Speaking astatine the Canadian Open, the Northern Irishman said helium had "mixed emotions" astir the "surprise" deal.

But helium added: "[In] 10 years this is going to beryllium bully for pro golf."

More to follow.

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