The breakaway competition launched in 2021 and sent shockwaves through the sport, positioning itself as a rival to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.

McIlroy became only the fourth man to defend the Masters a year after completing the career grand slam at Augusta.

Chief executive Scott O’Neil has reportedly responded to rumours by sending an email to staff, reaffirming the league’s position.

Reports over the future of the breakaway league have swirled this week.

McIlroy joined golfing greats Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in successfully defending his title at Augusta National.

The 36-year-old delivered another memorable Masters victory on Sunday, becoming only the fourth player to win successive titles at Augusta National.

The 36-year-old joined an exclusive club with Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Sir Nick Faldo in winning back-to-back titles at Augusta.

McIlroy joined an elite group of players to have won back-to-back green jackets.

McIlroy secured a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler at Augusta National.

McIlroy’s hometown Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted in cheers as he tapped in to seal a one-shot victory.

The Northern Irishman joined Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in an elite club of players to defend the crown.

The Englishman found four birdies in five holes to the turn lifted him to 12 under.

Cameron Young is the outright leader after moving to 12 under.

The 45-year-old Englishman’s solitary major came in the 2013 US Open in Merion.

The defending champion surrendered a six-shot lead as troubles off the tee cost him dearly in the third round.

The Irishman aced the sixth in the 2026 Masters.

He bogeyed the first after going over the back of the green and saw his six-shot lead cut.

The Northern Irishman made a strong start to his defence of his Masters title.

Six birdies in his last seven holes saw the Irishman post a 65 and a 12-under-par total to lead the Masters by six.

McIlroy’s Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose are also in contention.

Englishman Hatton admitted he was “headless” on the first day at Augusta.

Wyndham Clark was four under par after an impressive second-round 68

The former US Open champion began with three birdies in his first four holes to close to within two of overnight leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns.

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.

Woods is seeking treatment, believed to be in Switzerland, after being charged with driving under the influence.

The Northern Irishman was level par through seven holes, only two shots off the lead.

Reed was three under through two holes after a birdie-eagle start.

Faldo is one of only three, alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to successfully defend a Masters title.

The defending Masters champion’s menu features the likes of elk sliders.

The Northern Irishman said ahead of his Masters defence: ‘There’s still a lot that I want to do’.

The Northern Irishman completed the career grand slam with an emotional play-off victory over Justin Rose 12 months ago.

The 15-time major winner has left the US to seek treatment after being charged with driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.

Police found two prescription opioid hydrocodone pills in Woods’ pockets when he was arrested.

Bodycam footage of the aftermath of the crash released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows Woods making a phone call.

15-time major winner Woods, 50, was arrested after escaping unhurt from the accident.

Woods is “seeking treatment and focusing on his health” after entering a plea of not guilty to charges related to last week’s car crash in Florida.

The former world number one’s decision comes after he announced he would step away from golf for a period.

Woods was arrested last Friday after a car crash in which his Land Rover rolled over.

Woods walked away unhurt but was described as 'lethargic' by officers, questioned at the scene and later refused to submit to a urine test.

His condition was ​not immediately clear, ‌ABC News said.

The 50-year-old looked in good shape physically as he hit a couple of drives over 300 yards, but was unable to prevent a 9-2 defeat.

The 50-year-old is in the line-up for his Jupiter Links team.