Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were ‘uncomfortable’ with his potential return

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy won’t be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members.

Simpson, one of six player-directors, recently offered to give up his seat — but only if McIlroy were to replace him. McIlroy would have needed board approval to be reinstated to a position that he resigned from last November.

But McIlroy said ahead of the Wells Fargo Championship that conversations surrounding his...