Lucas Glover, JJ Spaun and Camilo Villegas shared the lead heading into the second day at TPC Sawgrass. McIlroy enjoyed a strong outing to open his tournament, splitting seven birdies – including four in a row at the turn – with two bogeys.

Rory McIlroy has been labeled a flip-flopper for his ever-changing views on LIV Golf. He was adamant as ever about another issue.

Rory McIlroy refuses to comment on fan who heckled him at Players Championship - The incident in question occurred after McIlroy pulled his drive into the water on the 18th during a practice round.

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 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.

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

Credit Rory McIlroy, then, for spinning the conversation forward. McIlroy has taken plenty of shots at LIV Golf over the last three years, some of which he's had to walk back. But one element of LIV's strategy has struck a chord with McIlroy: the breakaway league's international focus.