Rory McIlroy has been one of the loudest voices against LIV Golf since the breakaway league's inception - but his stance seems to have softened as of late as a merger deal with the PGA Tour nears

Rory McIlroy has softened his stance on LIV Golf over the years, having once been completely opposed to the lucrative new set-up, and the pro is now hoping for a merger with the PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy has been one of the most vocal critics of the breakaway LIV Golf league since its inception, but has seemingly softened his stance as of late