Before competing in The Players Championship, Rory McIlroy found himself in need of a specific set of golf clubs

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.