Rory McIlroy to ⁤Miss Memorial Tournament in Ohio

Updated May 27, 2025

Rory McIlroy, the current Masters champion, will not compete in next week’s Memorial Tournament in Ohio. This marks his first⁢ absence from the Jack ⁢Nicklaus-hosted event at Muirfield Village since 2017, scheduled for May⁣ 29-June 1.

this is the third PGA Tour signature event this year that McIlroy, 36, has skipped, following The Sentry and the RBC Heritage. The world’s No. 2 golfer last ‍played at the U.S.PGA Championship,where he finished tied ⁤for 47th amid controversy⁣ over a driver change.

McIlroy did not‌ address the media after any of his rounds at Quail Hollow. He previously stated his intention to reduce ⁣his playing schedule this season. he is scheduled to play in India ⁣for the first time in October ⁣and return to⁣ the ​Australian Open in december after an 11-year gap.

After a two-week break, McIlroy ‌is⁣ set to return to competition at the Canadian Open on June 5. This event ⁤will‌ serve as⁣ readiness for the U.S. Open at Oakmont in Pennsylvania, scheduled for June 12-15. The⁢ travelers Championship in Connecticut will follow as the season’s final signature event.

What’s next

McIlroy’s ⁢focus shifts to preparing for the Canadian Open and the U.S. Open, as he aims to secure another major championship title after a period of schedule adjustments and equipment scrutiny.