Rory McIlroy begins his defence of the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday afternoon.
The Northern Irishman has been in the news this week as the dust settles on the controversial partnership between the PGA Tour and LIV. The two warring factions will soon be operating under the same umbrella bringing an end to a year long feud between PGA and LIV.
McIlroy has been the biggest defender of the PGA Tour during that time and was this week put in the uncomfortable position of being partners with LIV. While McIlroy insists he still 'hates' the Saudi backed tour and wants it to go away, he will undoubtedly be keen to refocus on his own game as he bids to go back-to-back in Canada.
Here's what you need to know:
What time is Rory McIlroy teeing off at?
McIlroy begins his round at 12.33pm Irish time.
Who is he playing with?
McIlroy is playing in a three-ball grouping alongside Justin Rose and Webb Simpson.
What channel is it on?
Unfortunately McIlroy's round can't be watched in Ireland as Sky Sports Golfs' coverage only begins at 5pm.
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"The guys that stayed loyal and had offers on the table - and I'm not one of them, I never had any offers from LIV - The guys that were offered huge amounts of money, turned it down and stayed loyal to the PGA Tour... There has to be something for those guys right?" McIlroy told Sky Sports.
"It was a massive decision to do what they did, I feel for the right reasons. Now that all this has shaken out this way, I feel for those guys.
"They're probably somewhat questioning that decision now. I think something has to be done for those guys.
"My hope has always been to protect the PGA Tour and protect the aspirational nature of it, so I hope for me going forward that is still the case.
"I love what the PGA Tour stands for. I like the meritocracy of it all. I hope and I think that will continue."
Betting odds for McIlroy
Top 6 - 11/2
Top 10 - 5/1
Top 12 - 9/2
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