Rory McIlroy plans selective PGA Tour schedule for balance
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Rory McIlroy continues to prioritize a selective appearance schedule on the PGA Tour, stating it brings balance to his life. Since winning the Masters in April, he has participated in only two events. McIlroy prepares for the Memorial Tournament this week, seeking to add it to his list of achievements alongside the Genesis Invitational. He discussed the importance of maintaining green speeds at the upcoming US Open at Shinnecock Hills, where he previously missed the cut in 2018. McIlroy aims to improve his performance and is hopeful for better results at the Memorial.
- •McIlroy has played only two tournaments since April's Masters win.
- •He returns to action at the Memorial Tournament this week.
- •McIlroy wants to win at the Memorial and the Genesis Invitational.
- •He emphasized the need for controlled green speeds at the US Open.
- •McIlroy missed the cut at Shinnecock Hills during the 2018 US Open.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy will continue to 'pick and choose' events
- 4:41 PMBBC Sport — 'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events
"Rory McIlroy joked that he feels like a "part-timer these days" as he gets set to play in only his sixth regular PGA Tour event of the year, the world No 2 adding that he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays.
"Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".
"Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:41 PMMcIlroy will continue to 'pick and choose' events
Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".
- BBC SportJun 3, 2026, 4:41 PM'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events
Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".
- Sky Sports—McIlory to continue to 'pick and choose' PGA Tour schedule
Rory McIlroy joked that he feels like a "part-timer these days" as he gets set to play in only his sixth regular PGA Tour event of the year, the world No 2 adding that he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays.
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