April 10, (THEWILL) – Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy has announced his withdrawal from this week’s RBC Heritage, according to a statement released on Monday.
The tournament is scheduled to begin on Thursday, at the scenic Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina. However, the world number three’s reasons for his sudden withdrawal remain unclear.
This decision comes as a surprise, considering McIlroy’s recent participation in the Masters, where he failed to make the cut. With no official statement regarding his withdrawal, fans and analysts alike are speculating on what led to this decision.
The RBC Heritage is a designated event that mandates the participation of the top 20 players of the Player Impact Program. While players are allowed to skip one event for personal or professional reasons, McIlroy had previously opted out of the season-opening Sentry Tournament of Champions in January.
However, this latest withdrawal puts McIlroy’s bonus money from the Player Impact Program at risk. A second absence from a designated event could mean that the golfer loses his share of the bonus. The loss of such a significant amount could impact McIlroy’s ranking and, consequently, his earnings from future tournaments.
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