“He is leaving for LIV” – Fans react to Rory McIlroy’s shock resignation from the PGA Tour policy board

In a shocking turn of events, Rory McIlroy has resigned from the PGA Tour policy board. As per PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's memo, McIlroy cited professional and personal reasons for his sudden resignation.

The four-time major champion has been on the 12-member board since 2022, as one of the six players directors. Prior to that, he also served as a Player Advisory Council member for three years.

McIlroy's tenure was filled with challenges, such as COVID-19 and the emergence of LIV Golf, the latter of which posed a major threat to the tour's monopoly.

"I wanted to inform you that Rory Mcllroy has resigned from the PGA TOUR Policy Board," Monahan wrote in his memo. "Rory's resignation letter, which he sent to the full Board late this afternoon, clearly stated that the difficult decision was made due to professional and personal commitments."

Fans on social media had mixed reactions to McIlroy's resignation from the PGA Tour policy board. Some suggested he can now focus more on his game than the outside noises, while others insinuated he would join LIV.

Here's a look at some of the reactions:

"He is leaving for LIV"

"Wild that this guy Jay is still the guy in charge."

"Who cares!"

"So does this mean that the whining bitching and crying will end?? W this resignation is tiger limping out of the meeting or walking regular?"

"I think the stress was impacting his golf game. I want to see @McIlroyRory return to the kid I saw at @TheMasters in 2010. He didn't make the cut but you knew he was going to be special. I said, "never lose that smile for fans. '#golf'"

"Ominous for the other golfers on tour in 2024…. He’s needed to step back and just golf for some time now, a good move."

"Was hoping he would lead the revolt of Jay. Maybe he couldn’t get the support?"

"'Bros, I f****d up not taking that $500M. Jay said I was cool and the man, but I feel a lot like Tommy Gunn from Rocky 5. I turned my back on all my bros, but *wipes eyes* it was worth it bros. The TGL is really gonna be lit for real for real. My legacy is no major in 10yrs."

"He had to resign, before the joining LIV announcement!"

"When you’ve had enough and nobody give a $hit, it’s time to move on."

"Needs a break from wiping his chin so often, hopefully he focuses on his golf and less talking"

"Great golfer and living legend but a bit of a mess on this disastrous Board. Good choice Rory."

"Probably wins two majors in 2024"

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Rory McIlroy wins the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai season-long race for the fifth time

The 34-year-old golfer became the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai champion for the fifth time after Max Homa won the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Sunday, November 12.

Homa's win ensured that Rory McIlroy's points lead in the season-long race was unassailable for Jon Rahm. Rahm ranks No. 2 in the race ahead of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.