Rory McIlroy: Players feel like they’re 'pawns' in golf’s global power struggle

Twenty five of golf’s biggest names have committed to play the 2022 Saudi Invitational, potentially placing them on a collision course with their home circuits

Rory McIlroy believes the players are being used as “pawns” in golf’s power struggle (Richard Sellers/PA)

Rory McIlroy believes players are being used as “pawns” in golf’s global power struggle and fears legal action could be required to resolve the issues.

Twenty five of the game’s biggest names have committed to play the 2022 Saudi Invitational, potentially placing them on a collision course with their home circuits.