Rory McIlroy says golf's proposed Super League is 'dead in the water' as stars announce commitment to PGA Tour

By Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 1110 GMT (1910 HKT) February 21, 2022

Rory McIlroy waves on the 13th green during the final round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on February 20.

(CNN)As rumors circulate that some of the world's top professional golfers would join the proposed Golf Super League, a handful have reiterated their commitment to the PGA Tour and dealt the new venture a big blow.

Major winners Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau — both heavily linked to the new, lucrative tour — both released statements on Sunday, stating their desire to remain on the PGA Tour. And Rory McIlroy, when asked about the speculation as well as Johnson and DeChambeau's statements, said he believes the Super League is «dead in the water.» «Who's left? Who's left to go? I mean, there's no one. It's dead in the water in my opinion. I just can't see any reason why anyone would go,» the 32-year-old said after his final round at the Genesis Invitational on Sunday.«No one really knew where Bryson stood. I was really glad to see DJ and Bryson put out those statements this week. We all want to play against the best players in the world and they're certainly two of the best players in the world.»Read MoreThe Super League is reportedly a Saudi-backed proposed venture which is attempting to attract golfers away from golf's main tours — the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour — with offers of big money.A few weeks ago, according to UK media reports, DeChambeau had been reportedly offered over $135.7 million (£100 million) to be the face of the new league — something he denied. A split of Johnson (left) and DeChambeau (right). However, the 2020 US Open winner also denied he was looking to move away from the existing tours. «While there