
DUBLIN, Ohio — Rory McIlroy has not explained his decision to skip a third signature event and specifically this week’s Memorial Tournament, one of the PGA Tour’s signature events.
But he’s received backing from tournament host Jack Nicklaus and also PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, who on Wednesday lauded McIlroy’s support of other events following a “life-altering” season that included winning the Masters and completing a career Grand Slam.