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Rory McIlroy may need to play 3M Open to retain PGA Tour membership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:49 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

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Summary

Rory McIlroy is not in the field for the Travelers Championship and played only his ninth event this season at the U.S. Open. He may fall short of the 15-event minimum required for PGA Tour membership if he only enters the Scottish Open, The Open, and two playoff events. To maintain his membership and benefits, McIlroy could consider playing in the 3M Open, among other options. The tournament takes place in July, and he has never previously competed at TPC Twin Cities.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy played at the U.S. Open this week.
•He needs to play two more events to meet the PGA Tour minimum.
•The 3M Open takes place in July.
•Scottie Scheffler is already committed to the 3M Open.
•McIlroy has never played at TPC Twin Cities.

Latest Updates

4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Could Rory McIlroy come to Minnesota to play the 3M Open? His PGA Tour membership may depend on it

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy was not in the listed field for next week’s Travelers Championship — the PGA Tour’s final signature event of the season. What does that have to do with anything? Well, as national golf writer Bob Harig noted on social media Friday, it makes the math difficult for McIlroy — who teed it up on Tour for just the ninth time this season at this week’s U.S. Open — to reach the 15 event ...
— Yahoo Sports

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