Rory McIlroy says court made 'right decision' in barring three LIV golfers from FedEx Cup playoffs

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Rory McIlroy is sticking to his guns.

The four-time major champion supports the court ruling that prohibits three LIV golfers from participating in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the fourth fairway during the third round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, July 16, 2022.  (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

On Tuesday, Judge Beth Labson Freeman ruled that Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swafford are ineligible to play due to the Tour's stance despite qualifying for the PGA Tour's playoffs, and that anyone who participates in LIV Golf will be barred from playing in Tour-sponsored events.

"From my vantage point, common sense prevailed, and I thought it was the right decision," McIlroy told reporters, via The Score.

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The three golfers argued that they qualified for the postseason before defecting to LIV, and since their tour is on a hiatus, they are independent contractors and free agents. But the Tour countered with their original sentiments.

The Tour also argued that allowing Gooch, Jones, and Swafford into the playoffs would provide free advertising for LIV, and they would effectively serve no punishment for defecting. 

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after holing out from the bunker for a birdie during the final round at the Masters April 10, 2022, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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"Guys are going to make their own decisions that they feel is best for them, and that's totally fine," McIlroy, 33, said. "Again, I don't