Rory McIlroy Had a Phone Conversation with Spieth: They Don’t Share the Same Views

The PGA Tour recently confirmed a $3 billion deal with Strategic Sports Group (SSG). This news has excited PGA Tour players, as they see it as a positive step for their careers. The deal suggests the possibility of larger financial rewards in the future and indicates progress for the PGA Tour. Many players are happy about the agreement and feel that the previous PIF-PGA Tour deal is no longer needed. However, some, like Rory McIlroy, still hope for a deal between PIF and the PGA Tour. Jordan Spieth, on the other hand, believes that the current SSG investment is enough for the PGA Tour’s progress. He sees the collaboration as a positive thing and he stressed that SSG’s involvement is enough for now.

“I don’t think that it’s needed,” -Jordan Spieth said at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, as reported by golfmonthly.com

Jordan Spieth thinks it’s a good idea for things to come together. But, recent changes have made him see it differently. Even though they were supposed to agree by December 31, the PGA Tour and PIF haven’t made a deal yet. Spieth believes that having a strong partner like they do now is enough for the moment.

“I think the positive would be a unification, but I think that, like I mentioned before, I just think it’s something that is almost not even worth talking about right this second, given how timely everything would be to try to get it figured out.

But the idea is that we have a strategic partner that allows the PGA Tour to go forward the way that it’s operating right now without anything else with the option of other investors.”

Rory McIlroy reacts to Jordan Spieth’s comments
Rory McIlroy was part of the PGA Tour policy board, but in November, he decided to step down from that position for several reasons. Primarily, Northern Ireland wanted to focus on his game, feeling that he had neglected his playing career. At that time, the conflict between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf was at its peak.

McIlroy was, so to speak, the main advocate for the PGA Tour. However, tired of it all, Rory didn’t want to continue in that role. Jordan Spieth took over McIlroy’s position a few months ago. The two of them had a lengthy conversation this week, discussing important matters regarding the future of the PGA Tour and the investment by SSG.