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.

Rory McIlroy believes a deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf "doesn't feel any closer" despite recent high-level meetings at the White House. The Northern Irishman made the comments on Wednesday ahead of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando,

Scottie, Xander and Rory are finally in the same field at the Arnold Palmer this week. Plus, when could we see Tiger Woods again, and is there any progress on a PGA Tour-LIV deal?

Rory McIlroy doesn't believe a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is as close as the golf world hoped, pointing to a recent change in discussions.