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PGA, Golf Herren THE PLAYERS Championship – press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz March 13, 2020 Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA PGA commissioner Jay Monahan speaks to media after the cancellation of the 2020 edition of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course. The tournament was cancelled at the conclusion of the first round due to the developing Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports, 13.03.2020 08:15:44, 14176858, NPStrans, PGA, TPC Sawgrass, The Players Championship, Jay Monahan, COVID-19, TopPic PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xAdamxHagyx 14176858| Credits: Imago
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PGA, Golf Herren THE PLAYERS Championship – press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz March 13, 2020 Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA PGA commissioner Jay Monahan speaks to media after the cancellation of the 2020 edition of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass – Stadium Course. The tournament was cancelled at the conclusion of the first round due to the developing Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports, 13.03.2020 08:15:44, 14176858, NPStrans, PGA, TPC Sawgrass, The Players Championship, Jay Monahan, COVID-19, TopPic PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xAdamxHagyx 14176858| Credits: Imago
Rory McIlroy has always been an ardent supporter of the PGA Tour. Even when a large number of talented players ditched the traditional league for the new LIV Golf, he stood firmly fighting for the things he believed in. But when the $3 billion merger of the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and DP World Tour came out of the blue, he along with Tiger Woods was left in shock.
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For Rory, it was no less than a stab in the back despite being a prestigious PGA Policy Board member. This left a serious impact on the player. Today, in a shocking decision, McIlroy stepped down from the PGA Policy Board. This has left the fans and golf author Alan Shipnuck furious.
Alan Shipnuck’s sharp scrutiny of Jay Monahan after Rory McIlroy exit
On November 14, Rory McIlroy shockingly resigned from the PGA Tour Policy board. This news was revealed by Jay Monahan in a memo to the Tour players in which he thanked the Irishman for his dedication and commitment to the tour. In the memo, Monahan wrote, “Rory’s resignation letter, which he sent to the full board, clearly stated that the difficult decision was made due to professional and personal commitments.”
Monahan also highlighted how during his time Rory made enough contributions to the league. “During his tenure, Rory’s insight has been instrumental in helping shape the success of the tour, and his willingness to thoughtfully voice his opinions has been especially impactful.”
The shocking news presented a big opportunity for famous golf journalist Alan Shipnuck to comment upon it. Alan is known for his decades-old rivalry with golfer Phil Mickelson. Responding to the news of Rory McIlroy, Shipnuck immediately tweeted, “This was inevitable. Jay Monahan and Jimmy Dunne tore open Rory’s chest cavity, ripped out his heart, and stomped on it in Softspikes.”
This was inevitable. Jay Monahan and Jimmy Dunne tore open Rory’s chest cavity, ripped out his heart and stomped on it in Softspikes. https://t.co/y9nOJ2MNVh
— Alan Shipnuck (@AlanShipnuck) November 15, 2023
A few days ago, while promoting his new book “LIV and Let Die”, Alan appeared on the Fore Play podcast. On the talk show, he claimed that LIV golfers absolutely hate the Irish golfer, since he took so many personal shots at them. After that, Alan’s sudden sympathy towards Rory is surprising.
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Fans angry at Monahan after Rory’s resignation
Sympathizing with Rory’s decision, Alan Shipnuck directly blamed PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and his secret actions that forced the golfer to take such a massive step.
This user was surprised by how Monahan is still managing to hold his position despite creating such chaos.
I can’t believe jay still has a job
— Parker (@SpaceMan0313) November 15, 2023
This fan feels that when Monahan appeared on CNBC to announce the surprising merger, the seed for this resignation was sowed.
This resignation was decided the day HE and Jay got on CNBC together…miracle it took this long
— Martin Ayers (@martinayersgolf) November 15, 2023
One user made a Star Wars reference to explain his thoughts.
And this is why I referred to Jay and PGA Tour as the Sith Lords of The Swamp and Rory as Anakin McIlroy “he was the chosen one”
But Anakin has been used and abused by the Sith Lords of the Swamp
— Rodney Heron (@rodneyheron) November 15, 2023
This user needs more details on what led to the resignation.
Gonna need the specifics on that
— Anthony G (@Grazo16) November 15, 2023
One fan requested Shipnuck to fully express his emotions on the matter.
Tell us what you really think though. Don’t hold back this time.😬
— Stephen Roche (@StephenRoche100) November 15, 2023
While this user brutally bashed Monahan.
Rory's done enough for money grabbing Monahan, wasn't treated well at all.
Their loss. Few as eloquent and marketable as Rors, but gormless Monahan marches on to the beat of the Saudi drum.
They say jump Monahan says "How high?"— The Jackal (@Boomer1Super) November 15, 2023
Yesterday, a PGA Tour meeting was held to discuss funding from potential investors, after which Rory said that they are trying to keep it tight and within walls. After which he dropped this massive bomb.
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