Rory McIlroy set to be pitched into ugly PGA Tour vs LIV Golf battle again with return to top table

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy is expected to make a dramatic return to the PGA Tour's policy board this week – just five months after he stepped down from the group.

McIlroy, who has won four Majors and the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup three times, is one of the most influential figures in golf. Despite not having won a Major for 10 years, the 34-year-old still holds the second spot in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).

The golf world has been split since the introduction of LIV Golf in 2022. The breakaway circuit, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), has enticed some of the biggest names in the sport to leave the PGA Tour with promises of substantial financial rewards. Golfing greats such as Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka have all signed up with LIV. Initially, McIlroy was a vocal critic of the league when it launched but has since softened his stance, leading to rumours that he might also leave the PGA Tour.

Last November, McIlroy resigned from his position on the PGA Tour's policy board. Following The Masters this month, there were whispers of an astonishing $850million (£672m) move to LIV, reports the Mirror. However, it seems he will stay with the PGA Tour.

Just last week, McIlroy confirmed his commitment to the PGA Tour for the remainder of his career and now appears ready to take it a step further. According to The Guardian, a vote is scheduled for Wednesday to determine whether McIlroy will become a director on the PGA Tour's policy board.

Webb Simpson's surprising resignation from the board paves the way for McIlroy, who is poised to replace him upon members' vote. The same ballot will also determine if McIlroy takes on directorship of PGA Tour Enterprises, handling