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Rory McIlroy seeks first Memorial Tournament win at Muirfield Village

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Rory McIlroy seeks first Memorial Tournament win at Muirfield Village

Summary

Rory McIlroy aims for his first victory at the Memorial Tournament, an event he has entered 14 times, occurring this week at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. Despite strong performances in previous years, including multiple top-10 finishes, he has yet to win since the event's inception by Jack Nicklaus. McIlroy reflects on the challenges posed by the course, which often neutralizes his driving advantage. With guidance from Nicklaus, he hopes to overcome past frustrations and secure a win.

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By the Numbers

•McIlroy's best finish at the Memorial is T-4 in 2016.
•He has made 13 previous starts without a win, the most in his career.
•Jack Nicklaus has expressed confusion over McIlroy's lack of success at the event.
•McIlroy aims to follow Nicklaus's advice to avoid double bogeys.
•The Memorial Tournament takes place this week, providing McIlroy another chance.

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4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why hasn’t Rory McIlroy won at Jack's Place? Even Nicklaus is befuddled

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy's 13 starts at the Memorial is the most at an event without a win in his PGA Tour career. Even Jack Nicklaus is befuddled as to why.
— Yahoo Sports

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