Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm respond to Phil Mickelson’s comment that PGA Tour is ‘trending downwards’

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The war of words between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour simply will not go away.

Nearly a week after Phil Mickelson said the PGA Tour was "trending downwards," two golfers who remained loyal to the tour are getting their chance to respond.

Rory McIlroy plays a shot at Congaree Golf Club on Oct. 19, 2022, in Ridgeland, South Carolina. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

"I don't agree with what Phil said last week," Rory McIlroy said Wednesday, according to ESPN. "I understand why he said it because of the position he is in, but I don't think anyone that takes a logical view of the game of golf can agree with what he said."

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"I guess for them to be talking the way they are, it's bold," said McIlroy. "I think there's a ton of propaganda being used and all sorts of stuff. I certainly don't see the PGA Tour trending downward at all. All the talent, 95% of the talent is here. You've got people like Tom Kim coming through [who is] the future of our game."

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Last week at LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Mickelson discussed the ever-changing world of golf brought on by LIV, and the six-time major winner couldn’t help taking a shot at the PGA Tour.

Jon Rahm of Spain, left, and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk the second hole during a practice round prior to the U.S. Open at The Country Club on June 13, 2022, in Brookline, Massachusetts. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

"I think going forward you have to pick a side. You have to pick what side do you think is going to be successful. And I firmly