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

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 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 believes the PGA Tour completing a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf would be the ideal scenario because it would bring back together all the best players in the world.

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.

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.