Cameron Smith exposes Rory McIlroy phone call before joining LIV – National Club Golfer

The Aussie has revealed the new World No 1 tried to stop him leaving the PGA Tour after winning The Open Cameron Smith has exposed that Rory McIlroy phoned him after winning The Open to try and convince him to stay with the PGA Tour instead of joining LIV Golf. In the stunning revelation, the Aussie admits he struggled to sleep before making the switch, confessing “there was a bunch of stuff” McIlroy “wanted me to know” before the decision was made. “I’ve always had respect for Rory and I’ve liked what he says on the golf course,” he told the Sydney Morning Herald. “He said, ‘congrats’. There were maybe a couple of little jabs in there. He was happy I played well and it was a good tournament. “Then we talked about the PGA Tour and LIV. There was a bunch of stuff he wanted me to know before I made my decision. I wouldn’t say he tried to directly talk me out of it, but he definitely wanted me to stay.” The comments come four months after Smith’s epic battle with McIlroy for the Claret Jug at St Andrews. Having been heavily linked to LIV all summer, the
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