“I don’t agree with what Phil said - I certainly don’t see the PGA Tour trending downward at all,” said McIlroy.
“I don’t think anyone that takes a logical view of the game of golf can agree with what he said.”
Last Wednesday, the PGA announced that next year’s Phoenix Open, Heritage Tournament, Wells Fargo Championship, and Travelers Championship will have boosted purses and will offer golfers guaranteed appearances.
This move is the PGA’s way to help combat the appeal of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, which is known for its big prize pots.
Northern Irish player McIlroy has long been a strong supporter of the PGA Tour. He, Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler have committed to playing 17 events in the PGA next year.
The LIV Golf Series has lured away many golfers with the help of bigger prize pots and player guarantees.
“The guys that went over to LIV, they’re the ones that have made the disruption, they’re the ones that have sort of put the golf world in flux right now,” added McIlroy.
“I guess for them to be talking the way they are, it’s bold and I think there’s a tonne of propaganda being used and all sorts of stuff.”
In addition to the four events mentioned, the PGA has also made moves to increase the purses for the Players Championship, the FedEx Cup Playoff events, the Tournament of Champions, the Memorial Tournament, WGC Match Play, the Genesis Invitational, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational.