Rory McIlroy is not one to hide his opinion when it comes to the PGA Tour and PIF negotiations. A staunch opponent of reunification at one point, McIlroy has recently come around on LIV Golf players eventually making their way back to the PGA Tour.

McIlroy's comments suggested a deal is not close between the organizations controlling men's professional golf.

Golf star Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that a potential merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf "doesn't feel" any closer despite high-level talks between the two sides, which have also involved U.S.