Rory McIlroy has commented on the future of LIV Golf amid doubts over how the league will look once the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has withdrawn their financial support. McIlroy would be forgiven for feeling the urge to take something of a victory lap.

It’s a shame that Donald Ross, the ingenious golf course architect from humble beginnings in the north of Scotland, never got to see Rory McIlroy.

Gary Player recently shared a bold comparison between the careers of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. In a clip posted by the Vanity Index Podcast on Instagram, golf legend Gary Player was asked who he thinks is most equipped to complete the career Grand Slam next.

The four-time champion from Ireland finished outside of top 10.

The Northern Irishman is this week bidding to become just the fifth player since 1960 to win the first two majors of the year.

Rory McIlroy skips the PGA Tour's return to Trump Doral, but still gets a surprise shoutout from the President. Read about the unusual moment here.