McIlroy snubs Reed, in no mood for reconciliation in Dubai

Published January 25, 2023 6:01 AM

By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer

Rory McIlroy was one of the most vocal critics of the LIV Golf breakaway league last year. It left him feeling mentally drained so he decided to put his clubs away for a few weeks around Christmas. Now he’s back and appears to be as fiery as ever as he prepares to play the Dubai Desert Classic. McIlroy was on the driving range Tuesday when he was approached by Patrick Reed. Reed is one of the high-profile players to have joined the exodus to LIV. McIlroy says he was busy practicing and didn’t feel the need to acknowledge Reed. It’s clear McIlroy is in no mood for reconciliation.

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