Rory McIlroy admits he  prematurely dismissed chances of Saudi-backed breakaway succeeding

"It seems like it's still going. Greg and everyone behind it are very determined. I think we're just going to have to see how it plays out. Guys are going to make decisions.

DOWN THE LINE: Rory McIlroy during a practice roundat Southern Hills Country Club

RORY McIlroy admits he may have spoken too soon when declaring the Saudi-backed breakaway was "dead in the water" as he lamented the absence of defending champion Phil Mickelson at the US PGA Championship.

Mickelson has not played since February's Saudi International, shortly after which his explosive comments about the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed events were made public.