It might be easier for Rory McIlroy if Scottie Scheffler were a little bit less likable, so he could manufacture at least some sort of enemy vibe.

Rory McIlroy has stirred controversy with golfing great Bob Estes after making disparaging remarks about the Champions Tour ahead of this week's The Players Championship. The Holywood golfer voiced that to play in the Champions Tour – for players aged 50 and above – would be a move he'd find "terribly wrong".

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

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.

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 is playing some of his best golf this week at The Players Championship. As of right now, he's firmly in contention at TPC Sawgrass. Diehard fans of McIlroy have to be pleased with his performance so far.

Rory McIlroy has been criticised by Bob Estes for his comments on the Champions Tour, with the former world No.1 saying he would quit golf if he had to play after turning 50