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The Context Behind McIlroy’s Words
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Mixed Reactions in the Golf Community
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on X, Bkllroy far disrespecting a legend like Mickelson Dne mare major than •s five.
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recent Wins at the 3325 AT&T 3each Pro•Am The Players.
McIlroy and Mickelson’s Strained Relationship
Orte Mcilray ‘s borz frayed after the Etters LIV Goff move. In 2022, McIlray called Mickelson’
an LIV Glf •naive. selfish, egotistical, ard ignorant. • Yee by 2023 he corceded same af Mickelson’
critique of the Ttydr though ezecutee g racizus media corgratulatityw
after 2025 Masters •.•ictcey •uptyttvnatuhip •best dap Hehir.:i• suggests ‘ngering
frictiä•n to PGA Tcur•LIV rift.
A Broader Golf Narrative
rerurk the argairg PGA Tour-UV GDY with Uyear-oki positionirg himself as
defender of tradition disruptiye His 2025 season marked by a Grind Slam
at PGA ChampZruhip, his damirsvce t:eut also his polarizirg ;ærsana. As
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