Rory McIlroy aware ‘loose lips sink ships’ as progress made towards golf future

Rory McIlroy has already secured a fifth Race to Dubai title ahead of this week’s season finale. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

Rory McIlroy insists progress is being made in talks over the future of men’s professional golf, but a fear that “loose lips sink ships” means it is being kept under wraps.

The Framework Agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which blindsided players when it was announced in June, was due to be finalised by the end of the year.