The latest merger in the golf world between the PGA Tour, the DP Tour, and the LIV Golf Series has opened up a number of puzzling questions. Among them is the cost of remuneration and whether there is a price attached for the players who took the ‘moral stand’.

Easily the most vociferous leader in the PGA camp, Rory McIlroy finds himself in a tough spot. With players from all leagues set to be re-united, is he expecting a reward for his loyalty over the past two years?

Rory McIlroy wants dividends for PGA Tour loyalty

The four-time major championship winner is set to play at the RBC Canadian Open this week, which has sadly gone under the radar. A majority of the questions in his press conference were based on the recent announcement of the merger, among which McIlroy was asked about the price of his unflinching loyalty.

Indeed, the 34-year-old made his opinions clear regarding the expectation of certain remuneration. “I mean, the simple answer is yes. The complex answer is how does that happen, right? And that’s all, that’s all a gray area and up in the air at the minute,” he said at the presser.

To dig deeper into his situation, McIlroy claimed that he felt like a “sacrificial lamb” after the announcement of the merger. “But, yeah, there is, it’s hard to, it’s hard for me to not sit up here and feel somewhat like a sacrificial lamb and feeling like I’ve put myself out there and this is what happens.”

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Fans call out McIlroy and others for asking for compensation

The news of the merger means all players are set to play under the same umbrella foundation as before, albeit with mixed feelings. While the LIV defectors will be in a celebratory mood for making the most of the two-year hiatus, players like McIlroy could feel hard done by after their vigorous stand.

But is remuneration necessary for players who have stuck by the PGA Tour through thick and thin? Renowned sports presenter Tracey Holmes had her say regarding the decision, which prompted several netizens to express their opinions. Here’s a selection of those tweets:

Do you think the PGA Tour patriots should be handed a loyalty bonus for their support over the past couple of years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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