Rory McIlroy seeks victory at Memorial and Riviera tournaments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Rory McIlroy competes in the Memorial Tournament this week at Muirfield Village, marking his return after a seventh-place finish at the PGA Championship. He expressed a strong desire to win both the Memorial and the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, events he has not yet conquered. McIlroy aims to approach Muirfield with a disciplined strategy, acknowledging the challenges posed by the course's length and layout. He is joined by fellow contenders such as Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas in the lineup.
- •McIlroy makes his first appearance since the PGA Championship.
- •He has one victory in 2026 at The Masters.
- •McIlroy's past performances at Muirfield have been challenging.
- •He aims to be less aggressive in his play this week.
- •Major competitors include Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy picks the two remaining PGA Tour events that he really wants to win, ‘I would love to’
"Rory McIlroy is back in PGA Tour action this week as he takes on the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. McIlroy is making his first appearance since the PGA Championship at Aronimink, where he finished in a tie for seventh.
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