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McIlroy spoke to Trump on PGA-LIV deal, says new start needed

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland has appeared at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and Pebble Beach this year [Andrew Redington/Getty Images]

Rory McIlroy spoke with President Donald Trump last month about stalled PGA Tour-LIV Golf talks and says top men’s golfers must set aside hurt feelings to make a new start.

The 35-year-old four-time major winner from Northern Ireland, coming off his 27th PGA Tour triumph two weeks ago at Pebble Beach, said he played golf with Trump in early January and felt Trump backed the PGA over Saudi-backed LIV.

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