Mark Schlabach May 12, 2026, 10:18 AM ET

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Senior college football writer

Author of seven books on college football

Graduate of the University of Georgia

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy once urged the PGA Tour to come to an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to reunify men's professional golf.

On Tuesday, McIlroy admitted it would have been the wrong choice for the PGA Tour.

"I'm glad I was wrong," McIlroy said during a news conference ahead of this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. "I can admit when I'm wrong, and that was one that I did get wrong."

On April 30, the PIF announced that it will no longer fund the LIV Golf League beyond this season.…