Rory McIlroy voiced alarms Tuesday in Southampt on, N.Y., that the PGA Tour’s new Track Two format could dilute historic events. He warned the Canadian Open might slip into a secondary tier if sponsors fail to meet a $30 million threshold, a shift he sees as eroding tournament stature for players and fans alike.

CEO Brian Rolapp said the two‑track model, resembling promotion‑relegation, remains under discussion with the Future Competition Committee and Player Advisory Council. He hinted momentum to unveil details later this summer, noting the plan would slot 15‑18 events plus majors into Track One, while 20‑30 spots per season would rise from Track Two for the next season cycle.

McIlroy, who once served on the policy board, stressed that the PGA Tour’s pre‑LIV structure was effective and that the current ecosystem, now less pressured by LIV’s Saudi‑funded purse boosts, should not prompt unnecessary erosion. He added that he will continue to play his schedule, which is shrinking each year in the competitive landscape today.

The policy board is slated to vote on June 22 before the Travelers Championship, while Rolapp will give a further update that week. McIlroy’s concerns echo those of legends like Jack Nicklaus, who cautioned against clustering majors too tightly. The debate underscores how schedule changes could reshape player priorities and tournament prestige for the season.