Rory McIlroy has softened his stance on LIV Golf over the years, having once been completely opposed to the lucrative new set-up, and the pro is now hoping for a merger with the PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy has been one of the most vocal critics of the breakaway LIV Golf league since its inception, but has seemingly softened his stance as of late

Rory McIlroy's protege said he doesn't mind missing majors since he gets to play with players on the LIV Golf League this season.

If the LIV Golf League were around when Rory McIlroy entered the professional game in 2007, he might have forgone the traditional DP World Tour and PGA Tour route for the upstart league.

Talor Gooch has been one of the most vocal stars since joining LIV Golf in 2022, not being afraid to clash with those on the PGA Tour.

Tom McKibbin made a solid start to life on LIV Golf, contributing to a dominant team victory for Legion XIII at Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia, but it was Adrian Meronk who took the top prize with a

The young Northern Irishman was advised by his compatriot to turn down an offer from the breakaway Saudi-backed series

Talor Gooch has spent two seasons on LIV Golf after leaving the PGA Tour in 2022 - and the Oklahoma native has not shied away from making his feelings known

Adrian Meronk claimed the £3.2 million top prize, finishing two shots ahead of Jon Rahm, Sebastian Munoz, and Lucas Herbert. Meanwhile, new recruit McKibbin, who turned down a PGA Tour card despite advice from his mentor Rory McIlroy to join the breakaway league, secured a respectable tied-12th finish in the individual standings.

Talor Gooch has out-earned the likes of Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm on the breakaway LIV Golf league and has been highly critical of those who have remained within the PGA

Tom McKibbin made his LIV Golf debut in the opening round of the Saudi International on Thursday, and the Northern Irishman made a fast start to life in the breakaway league