
Rory McIlroy long ago decided to skip the RBC Heritage, a decision borne out of his otherwise indifference to Harbour Town Golf Links and his stated desire to cut back on his schedule in 2025.
While that decision undoubtedly came as a disappointment to PGA Tour brass who would prefer that all the top players compete in the signature events, perhaps they might now be just fine with the reigning Masters champion returning this week.