Moving on from politics suits Mcliroy

RORY Mcllroy believes stepping away from involvement in the sport's politics has improved his golf and personal happiness.

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At the height of the fallout from the fracture caused by LIV Golf, the Northern Irishman found himself the unofficial spokesman for the PGA Tour, fielding questions on it at every event and, as amember of the Tour's policy board, being involved in behind-the-scenes discussions.

But Mcllroy has taken a back seat since standing down in November 2023, winning seven times including a Grand Slam-competing Masters victory earlier this year.