Rory McIlroy tried his best to be statesmanlike on LIV matters and even shared nine holes in the morning with rebel Brooks Koepka.
But there was no mistaking the pleasure the Northern Irishman took from reports the Saudi-backed breakaway tour had suffered a serious defeat back in England on the eve of The Masters.
A Sport Resolutions panel decision will back the DP World Tour after it was challenged by LIV players and they will now be open to disciplinary action every time they play in events on the circuit without a release.
