Rory McIlroy made his feelings clear about the option of playing on the Champions Tour, and many of his colleagues did not like his approach.

Rory McIlroy revealed a this week's Players Championship that he has no plans to play competitive golf past the age of 50, and a fellow major champion in Ernie Els has had his say

The South African legend thinks there's a good chance Rory McIlroy will change his tune on playing seniors golf when he is closer to 50

As the Galleri Classic prepares for its third year in the desert, the tournament director of the PGA Tour Champions event in Rancho Mirage believes there is still work to do to get more fans aware of the event.

Rory McIlroy has been known to take some sharp U-turns on his opinions over the last few years, particularly as it relates to the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. He was willing to state another position Wednesday as strong as any.

Rory McIlroy supported the idea of moving big events outside of America and pointed to one tournament that he believes should be elevated.

Rory McIlroy has no plans on playing the PGA Tour Champions when he turns 50. "Something has went terribly wrong if I have to compete at golf at 50," he said.