Rory McIlroy is concerned that 'fans are losing interest' in watching golf because of the current fragmented nature of the men's professional game.
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And the split means several of the world's best are not competing at this week's Players Championship in Florida."But everyone needs to put their feelings and egos aside and figure out a solution where we can bring all the best players back together week in week out." Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler, who is defending champion this week, has suggested fans who are upset with the fractures in the game should "look at the guys that left".
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has also accepted fans are "tired of hearing about conflict, money and who is getting what", amid ongoing talks to sort out the sport's future. The 34-year-old won the last of his four majors at the 2014 US PGA Championship at Valhalla but has had 19 top-10 finishes since then."It has been 10 years since I've won one of them, and I've had chances and those just haven't gone my way.He is seeking a second win at the Players Championship after victory in 2019.
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