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McIlroy’s former agent predicts he might be a part of LIV Golf rebels in blockbuster deal

Rory McIlroy’s former agent believes he may full an enormous U-turn by becoming a member of LIV Golf.

The Northern Irishman, 34, has been a vocal opponent of the insurgent Saudi Arabian golf challenge since its inception. He was important of different stars who defected to LIV, however the four-time main winner just lately admitted he was “too judgemental” on the time.

World No.2 McIlroy even went on to say the league could be “fun” if it had a shorter period just like that of cricket’s Indian Premier League. And now Andrew ‘Chubby’ Chandler, who represented McIlroy in the beginning of his skilled profession, has chimed in on the recent subject.

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The semi-retired agent mentioned: “It’s typical Rory. Rory is not shy in having an opinion and not slow to apologise if he’s got that wrong.

“When he turned pro in 2008 we were sat on a bench at Gleneagles and I had Rory telling me that the Ryder Cup meant nothing at all to him. ‘It was just an exhibition match. I’m here to win majors.’ There’s nobody bigger into the Ryder Cup now than Rory McIlroy.”

Chandler, 70, even went on to say McIlroy’s softening stance may lead him to make a shock transfer to the Saudi Public Investment Fund-backed circuit. He added: “If you had been being cynical, you may say he’s going to signal for about £750million in a month’s time with LIV as a result of he’s paving the best way that LIV’s okay now, whereas it wasn’t.

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PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off the fourth hole during the third round of The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2024 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
McIlroy has been extremely important of LIV prior to now

“Who knows? He doesn’t need £750m but it’s odd what he’s done and I’m sure it’s a possibility. If he does it or not, I don’t know, but if Jon Rahm can do it, most guys can do it.

“I think number one, there’s a 10% possibility he’s favouring his way to sign for LIV, but he realises that the whole bickering and fighting is no good for golf. The man in the street must find it appalling the sums of money being spoken.”

It comes after McIlroy resigned from the PGA Tour’s board three months in the past, having largely been the spokesperson in favour of the US circuit within the face of its Saudi rivals. Meanwhile, world No.3 Rahm turned LIV’s largest star after signing a profitable contract this month.