Lee Westwood absolutely went in on Rory McIlroy Friday, directly criticizing his stance on LIV Golf players potentially returning to the PGA Tour. This isn’t just some casual golf chat; Westwood explicitly said McIlroy’s comments weren’t “well thought out.”
Westwood Drops the Hammer
Westwood didn’t hold back when he spoke to TNT Sports. He referenced McIlroy’s recent comments and laid out his take. “I heard Rory’s comments yesterday. I thought Scottie [Scheffler] answered the question well and Rory’s answer was just typical of Rory really, it wasn’t well thought out,” Westwood stated. Ouch. He then added that “There’s a lot of players on this tour who bring value to tournaments,” implying McIlroy might be underestimating that. Talk about a direct shot.
McIlroy’s Original Jab
So, what exactly did Rory say to get such a reaction? McIlroy was asked earlier this week about the possibility of LIV Golf stars coming back to the PGA Tour at some point. His response to reporters was pretty clear, and maybe a little spicy. “I mean, I would argue, have they brought value to LIV? I think the PGA Tour’s in a really good spot,” McIlroy said. It’s this question of “value” and the PGA Tour’s “good spot” that clearly rubbed Westwood the wrong way.
This isn’t just a friendly disagreement; it’s a public call-out between two huge names in golf. Westwood is making it known he thinks Rory’s take is flawed and doesn’t consider the full picture. You gotta wonder if McIlroy’s going to fire back. This conversation about LIV players and the PGA Tour isn’t slowing down, that’s for sure.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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