The Northern Irishman has notably reduced his playing schedule this year, missing out on the likes of the Memorial Tournament in order to prioritize the national events

DUBLIN, Ohio — The PGA Tour’s signature event model that Rory McIlroy helped to create in 2022 in response to the LIV Golf League incursion into men’s golf appears to not be working for some players—most notably Rory McIlroy.

Jack Nicklaus was surprised world No. 2 Rory McIlroy did not contact him about bypassing this year's Memorial, but won't throw him under the bus.