Rory McIlroy has expressed a decrease in his enthusiasm for playing most PGA Tour events as he progresses through his career. The 37-year-old golfer, who has been a key figure in the tour's recent changes and negotiations, made the comments after his third round at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
McIlroy stated that once a golfer loses their enthusiasm for competing, it is time to take a break. He admitted that he has attended events that he did not want to be at, simply because he felt he should be there. The golfer has been vocal about his views on the tour and its changes, and has been critical of the impact of the LIV Golf Tour on the PGA Tour.
McIlroy's comments come as the tour faces further changes under new CEO Brian Rolapp. The golfer has been open about his desire to spend more time with his family and take more breaks from competition. He stated that he rarely plays more than three weeks in a row, and that his "fuse" has gotten shorter over time. McIlroy also indicated that his schedule will likely continue to decrease as he gets older.
The golfer's comments have sparked discussion about the tour's future, particularly with regards to the new two-tiered system and promotion and relegation. McIlroy expressed some skepticism about the changes, suggesting that the old ways of the PGA Tour were not as bad as some have made them out to be. He also hinted that the tour's efforts to retain talent were motivated by the threat posed by LIV Golf.
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