Phil Mickelson shows support for Rory McIlroy, asks fans to resist urge to ‘pile on’ in light of LIV remarks

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which is backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, have not come to final terms on a deal to bring the two entities' assets together.

The emergence of LIV Golf disrupted the golf world, but the previously announced merger deal seemed to soften some detractors' stances on the controversial circuit. Although doubts about a deal being finalized seem to grow as the weeks and months pass.

But after months of disagreements, two of the biggest stars in the sport appear to be letting cooler heads prevail. Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy recently admitted that he was "too judgmental" when he made comments about some of the golfers who decided to sign on with LIV Golf.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot from the sixth tee as Phil Mickelson of the United States looks on during the first round of the Zozo Championship @ Sherwood on October 22, 2020, in Thousand Oaks, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)

"I think, at this point, I was maybe a little judgmental of the guys who went to LIV Golf at the start, and I think it was a bit of a mistake on my part, because I now realize that not everyone is in my position or in Tiger Woods' position," McIlroy told the "Stick to Football" podcast.

"We all turn professional to make a living playing the sports that we do, and I think that's what I realized over the last two years. I can't judge people for making that decision."

LIV GOLF STAR HAROLD VARNER III ARRESTED IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED

Phil Mickelson, who is the LIV Golf captain, showed his support for McIlroy by encouraging