Rory McIlroy has been criticised by Bob Estes for his comments on the Champions Tour, with the former world No.1 saying he would quit golf if he had to play after turning 50

Rory McIlroy has been known to take some sharp U-turns on his opinions over the last few years, particularly as it relates to the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. He was willing to state another position Wednesday as strong as any.

McIlroy, who added that he still has plenty of things he hopes to accomplish in his golf career, has myriad interests outside of golf including as the co-founder of TGL and a growing business portfolio,