Rory McIlroy was aware of Saudi's LIV exit plans in March

McIlroy was forced to abandon his practice round after just three holes after appearing to experience significant discomfort around the toe issue.

FRONTING UP: Master champion Rory McIlroy speaks to media after his practice round ahead of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Pic: Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Shortly after Tuesday lunchtime on the local clocks at Aronimink Golf Club, the PGA Championship’s social accounts posted footage of the year’s first major winner getting through some wedge work on the range. 

The caption read “First few swings of the week for Rory McIlroy”. Wrong.