PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan got here to the protection of Rory McIlroy, whose match scheduling plan will depart him out of the Memorial Event this week and marks the third signature occasion he has missed this season.
“The great thing about our mannequin is that our gamers have the power to pick their schedule,” Monahan instructed reporters Wednesday at Muirfield Village Golf Membership, website of this week’s Memorial Event. “What Rory McIlroy has accomplished, I believe he is performed on this match yearly since 2017. And also you take a look at the tournaments that he is supported. I haven’t got any concern, since you take a look at this on stability over time, his assist of our tournaments and our companions is extraordinary.”
Along with skipping this week’s fiftieth version of the Memorial, the world’s No. 2 participant additionally bypassed The Sentry and the RBC Heritage, each signature occasions.
McIlroy, 36, raised just a few eyebrows by opting to skip the Memorial in favor of subsequent week’s RBC Canadian Open.
The native of Northern Eire has admitted to a desire of taking part in the week earlier than a serious championship. The Memorial Event and Canadian Open flipped locations on the calendar this yr, with the Canadian now main instantly into the June 12-15 U.S. Open at Oakmont Nation Membership in Pennsylvania.
McIlroy accomplished the profession Grand Slam by profitable the Masters final month. He earned his first inexperienced jacket and fifth profession main in dramatic style, overcoming two double bogeys within the first spherical and two extra on Sunday earlier than beating England’s Justin Rose in a playoff.
“Have a look at the season that Rory has had. He is had a life-altering season,” Monahan mentioned. “He is gained the Gamers Championship, you win the Masters Event, you win the Grand Slam and also you win the AT&T Pebble Seaside Professional-Am.”
