The Latest Breaking News from Jay Monahan

It’s clear that McIlroy wants to concentrate on doing what he does best rather than be bogged down in meetings.

The American will serve in the role until the end of 2024 after being elected by the other five Player Directors

Spieth previously served as a player director from 2019-2021.

The most enduring and ruinous narrative peddled by the Tour was that every event mattered equally.

This veteran pro golfer has strong opinions about who should succeed McIlroy.

McIlroy, a four-time major champion who is the No. 2 golfer in the world, was set to serve in the position until 2024 after joining last year. But he announced his resignation in a letter to the entire board, stating that “professional and personal commitments” caused him to step down.

McIlroy has stood down as a player-director due to ‘professional and personal commitments’.

The World No.2 has stepped down from the PGA Tour's board amid the negotiations with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund

McIlroy has been a loyal defender of the Tour in the face of competition from LIV Golf

Kirk, 38, took a leave of absence in 2019 to address alcohol abuse and depression.

In a memo sent to players, Tour commissioner Jay Monahan reaffirmed the PGA Tour's desire to agree a deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund