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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Ewan Murray

Rory McIlroy set to make a surprise return to PGA Tour board

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot on the sixth hole during the final round of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina
Rory McIlroy’s possible return to the board comes after he reiterated his desire to play on the PGA Tour for the rest of his career. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy’s commitment to a stronger future for elite golf could be confirmed by a dramatic return to board positions on the PGA Tour as early as this week. Sources close to the situation have told the Guardian that roles for McIlroy as a director both on the PGA Tour’s policy board and on PGA Tour Enterprises are subject to a vote on Wednesday, after Webb Simpson tendered resignation along with the explicit request that the Northern Irishman takes his place.

McIlroy reappearing on the frontline will represent a major boost to the PGA Tour and its sponsors as the sport attempts to end the disruption caused by the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV’s arrival on the scene.

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