Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy unexpectedly resigned as a player director on the PGA Tour's policy board on Tuesday.
McIlroy, a four-time major champion who is the No. 2 golfer in the world, was set to serve in the position until 2024 after joining last year. But he announced his resignation in a letter to the entire board, stating that "professional and personal commitments" caused him to step down.
"Given the extraordinary time and effort that Rory -- and all of his fellow player directors -- have invested in the tour during this unprecedented, transformational period in our history, we certainly understand and respect his decision to step down in order to focus on his game and his family," PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a memo sent to players.
