Rory McIlroy gets caught up in LIV Golf rumors, supposedly offered massive deal: report

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Rory McIlroy was once one of the biggest opponents of LIV Golf and a staunch supporter of the PGA Tour and those who decided to stay with the legacy league amid the emergence of the renegade series.

It appeared on Monday that McIlroy’s icy attitude toward LIV Golf has thawed enough to be caught up in rumors about him being offered a massive deal.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th green during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

LIV Golf executives are rumored to have offered McIlroy about $850 million and 2% equity in the organization, British media outlet City A.M. reported, citing two sources. Those sources told the outlet the deal was "close."

The PGA Tour, LIV Golf and representatives for McIlroy did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. City A.M. noted that LIV’s teams are filled up and McIlroy is slated for the next PGA Tour event, which could mean either he is not making the jump to the rival league, or he is on pace to join them before the start of their 2025 season.

He turned his attention to the RBC Heritage after finishing tied for 22nd at the Masters.

The Daily Mail reported Tuesday the claim about McIlroy was not true.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the seventh hole during second round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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