At this time, Rory McIlroy has decided not to play in the RBC Heritage. This is different from two years ago, when he was fined a lot for pulling out of the tournament.

After a great performance at Augusta, the Masters winner is taking some time to relax to recover. Due to his decision not to play in the event, McIlroy will not have to face the punishment that was given to him in 2023 when players skipped more than one signature event in a season.

After missing the cut at the Masters the week before, McIlroy had to face reality and take a huge $3 million hit to his Player Impact Program award. It was his second no-show of the year. This harsh punishment has been taken out of the rules since then.

It comes after McIlroy bought something very expensive for $18 million as a “reward” for winning the Masters.

When the fine was imposed, McIlroy stated, “I had my reasons for not participating in Hilton Head, and I explained them to [PGA Tour commissioner] Jay [Monahan].

It was a simple decision, but I believed that any fines or consequences were justified for me to get things organized.

For McIlroy, skipping the RBC Heritage this year couldn’t have been a better choice. He flew back to Northern Ireland to celebrate the finish of his Career Slam with his family and friends.

At age 35, McIlroy got rid of the ghosts that haunted him at Augusta National. He beat Justin Rose in an exciting playoff round to win the Green Jacket.

It was suggested earlier this year that he might not be at the RBC event. According to the Express, this is part of McIlroy’s plan to cut back on his tournament schedule.

He told the Daily Telegraph in November of last year, “There are a few tournaments I played this year that I don’t usually play and that I might not play next year.

I participated in the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, the Texas Open in San Antonio, and the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach Gardens

I also likely won’t play in the first playoff event in Memphis.” Really? I came in very last place there this year and only dropped one spot in the playoff results.

Well, at this point in my work… Hey, I’m 35 years old and have lived here for 17–18 years, so I’ll just go to the spots I like and where I can play well.

Look, I’ve been through a lot; I do about 25 to 30 events like that every year.” I’m also not getting any younger.