Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka have found themselves on opposite sides of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf debate, but that does not seem to have affected their friendship or rivalry
Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka are among the favourites to lift the Wannamaker Trophy at Valhalla this week with both men heading into the PGA Championship at the top of their games.
The prospect of McIlroy and Koepka going toe to toe with a major on the line is a thrilling prospect, and the pair have plenty of history, built on a foundation of a strong friendship despite their differences. McIlroy did not put up a fight in response. "I love Brooks, he’s a great guy," he said. "Obviously, super competitive, like we all are. I guess I can see where he’s coming from. I think if you take what Brooks said out of context then it can become this big thing that it’s become. But Brooks and I are good, we’re good friends."
Huge respect despite LIV differences Koepka and McIlroy have been on opposite sides of the LIV Golf saga, with the Northern Irishman staying loyal to the PGA Tour and – in the early days of the split, at least – slamming those who jumped ship to the breakaway league, including Koepka.
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