McIlroy recognizes that golf's issues might run a bit deeper than simply giving fans more face time with the game's top players though. With the emergence of LIV Golf, plus a jam-packed PGA Tour schedule, the Northern Irishman believes fans could be burnt out from simply consuming too much.

The four-time major champion has a lot of thoughts on the state of pro golf but said “we shouldn’t try to dumb down golf to appeal to more people.”

Rory McIlroy feels the PGA Tour's schedule should be reduced to combat the "diminished" status of professional golf.

Tiger Woods and Jupiter Links GC defeat Rory McIlroy and Boston Common Golf in TGL. See what you missed with the best highlights.

It's Tiger Woods and Jupiter Links against Boston Common in the TGL golf league tonight at SoFi Center. Follow for live score updates and highlights.

So, for a moment, let’s treat this like a serious competition. Jupiter Links ran out Woods; Kevin Kisner, who struggled the last time he played two weeks ago; and Tom Kim, making his TGL debut. Boston Common featured McIlroy, Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley, major winners across the board.