Rory McIlroy: Decisions dictated by money usually don't end well

Not for the first time, it was left to Rory McIlroy to argue the case that in some corners at least, the game of golf still has a moral compass

Rory McIlroy hits his approach shot on the 11th hole during the Canadian Open golf pro-am in Toronto on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Not for the first time in these turbulent times, it was left to Rory McIlroy to argue the case that in some corners at least, the game of golf still has a moral compass and the courage to go with it. Not for the first time, he held his nerve and delivered.

With considered, almost quiet words, McIlroy again cut through the noise and nonsense of his counterparts who have jumped ship to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Series and offered his assurances that he is not prepared to do likewise.