Rory McIlroy hails 'alpha' figure Tiger Woods after players meet to discuss LIV Golf

READY TO ROCK: Rory McIlroy has undertaken extensive preparations at Wilmington Country Club, where the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings on Sunday will advance to the Tour Championship. Picture: AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Rory McIlroy has hailed the role of Tiger Woods as the "alpha" figure in the PGA Tour's fight against LIV Golf.

Woods flew to Wilmington on Tuesday for a private meeting of top players to discuss the threat of the Saudi-funded breakaway ahead of the BMW Championship.