Rory McIlroy Slams LIV Golf Field Despite Dustin Johnson’s Presence

Count Rory McIlroy among the many who aren’t that impressed with the field headlining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour’s first event.

However, mixed with a bunch of the no-name players was Dustin Johnson — who had previously pledged his allegiance to the PGA Tour.

Here is the full field for LIV Golf's first event in London next week. pic.twitter.com/mgIcc5Jwrx

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After looking at the list, Rory McIlroy had the same reaction as many fans.

Rory McIlroy on the LIV announcement:

"I certainly don't think the field is anything to jump up and down about." pic.twitter.com/iEDHxX5kA5

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Rory McIlroy and several of the other top players in the world took an oath to the PGA Tour back after commissioner Jay Monahan made it clear that any player who chose the Saudi Tour would not be welcomed back for events.

Now, it’ll be interesting to see if the PGA Tour will stick to their word and disallow Dustin Johnson from competing in their events while he’s with LIV Golf.

At the end of the day, the PGA can likely survive the loss of one guy of Dustin Johnson’s caliber, and Rory McIlroy knows his league is going to be just fine without some of the guys who are choosing LIV Golf.

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