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Difference between Trump and Muirfield for Rory

Related Topics: Rory McIlroy, Donald Trump, Muirfield

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Rory McIlroy was outspoken last month that it took the members at Muirfield two separate votes to approve a measure to allow female members.

“It's obscene. Like it's ridiculous,” he said at Bay Hill.

Two weeks earlier, the Northern Irishman had been criticized for playing a round of golf with President Donald Trump, a polarizing figure who has been criticized for making sexist remarks.

On Tuesday at Augusta National, McIlroy was asked how he would explain what some consider a disconnect between his comments regarding Muirfield and decision to play golf with Trump.