McIlroy backs RBC Canadian Open amid murky future
Golfer Rory McIlroy has expressed concern over the future of the RBC Canadian Open as the PGA Tour prepares for a major structural reorganization in 2028. He argues that the historic tournament should not be relegated to a lower-tier status in the new schedule.
Why it matters
The restructuring of the PGA Tour reflects broader commercial shifts in professional sports, impacting the legacy and financial viability of long-standing tournaments.
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits from the fourth tee during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club. (Frank Franklin II/AP) SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Rory McIlroy didn’t play the RBC Canadian Open last week, but he was quick to mention how significant a tournament it is as the PGA Tour will have a new look come 2028.
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