Rory McIlroy criticizes PGA Tour's Track 2 plans as weak
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
During a press conference ahead of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Rory McIlroy expressed strong criticism of the PGA Tour's upcoming schedule changes, specifically the proposed Track 2 events, labeling them as 'glorified Korn Ferry events.' He highlighted concerns that certain established tournaments, such as the Canadian Open, could lose their prestige if not elevated within the new structure aimed at increasing purses. McIlroy reflected on the changes prompted by the emergence of LIV Golf, questioning the necessity of these alterations now that LIV appears to be waning in influence.
- •McIlroy spoke at a U.S. Open press conference on June 16, 2026.
- •He criticized forthcoming Track 2 events for possibly diminishing tournament stature.
- •The PGA Tour is transitioning to a two-track scheduling system with different purse levels.
- •McIlroy contends the pre-LIV Tour structure was effective and questioned recent changes.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Rory McIlroy not a fan of new PGA Tour two-tiered system, says Track 2 will be "glorified Korn Ferry Tour"
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy longs for old PGA Tour model, calls proposed Track 2 'glorified' KFT events
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour Track 2 will be a 'glorified Korn Ferry event'
"Ahead of next week’s anticipate PGA Tour schedule update at the Travelers Championship, McIlroy was asked his thoughts about recent reports of a multi-tracked Tour.
"Rory McIlroy didn't mince words when asked about the changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule in a couple years.
"Rory McIlroy doesn't sound sold on the PGA Tour's new future.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 3:40 PMU.S. Open 2026: Rory McIlroy not a fan of new PGA Tour two-tiered system, says Track 2 will be "glorified Korn Ferry Tour"
Rory McIlroy doesn't sound sold on the PGA Tour's new future.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 2:40 PMRory McIlroy longs for old PGA Tour model, calls proposed Track 2 'glorified' KFT events
Ahead of next week’s anticipate PGA Tour schedule update at the Travelers Championship, McIlroy was asked his thoughts about recent reports of a multi-tracked Tour.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 2:27 PMRory McIlroy says PGA Tour Track 2 will be a 'glorified Korn Ferry event'
Rory McIlroy didn't mince words when asked about the changes coming to the PGA Tour schedule in a couple years.
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