After an exciting final round where he scored 62 to finish the tournament with 19 down, McIlroy could not help but point out who made it to the all-time PGA Tour leaderboard. “This is ‘unbelievable,’” McIlroy said in a post-match interview on CBS Sports. that you will always remember. “My victory in the 21st PGA Tour, one bigger than anyone else, gave me a little extra motivation today and I’m glad I did.” This other person is Greg Norman, CEO of LIV Golf Invitational, who has 20 wins in the PGA Tour. This comes as both McIlroy and Norman have exchanged comments on the new golf course funded by Saudi Arabia. McIlroy thought the LIV Golf series was not a good tournament compared to the PGA events on the calendar. “I certainly do not think the pitch is something to jump on,” McIlroy told the PGA Tour Memorial Tournament. “Look at the stadium this week. Check out the stadium next week in Canada. “They are good golf tournaments.” Norman had criticized McIlroy for opposing LIV Golf, saying he had been “brainwashed” by the “golf ruling class” to protect the PGA. McIlroy secured the Canadian Open titles, finishing 19 down in front of a roaring crowd in St. Louis. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto. It was the first tournament in Canada since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 33-year-old played in a strong field that included Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Tony Finau, Justin Rose, Corey Conners and Sam Burns. Now, McIlroy will be preparing for next week’s US Open, which will allow LIV golfers to compete, as it is not a PGA match.
