World No. 2 golfer Rory McIlroy tells CBS he will play the Memorial
Rory McIlroy, the world No. 2 golfer, announced he will participate in the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in June. This decision comes after he skipped the event last year without informing its host, Jack Nicklaus. McIlroy is expected to return to competitive play following a break after the PGA Championship.
- ▪Rory McIlroy will play in the Memorial Tournament from June 4-7, 2026.
- ▪He missed the 2025 Memorial without notifying Jack Nicklaus, which surprised the golf legend.
- ▪McIlroy has won six major championships, with his best finish at the Memorial being a tie for fourth in 2016.
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