US EditionNicklaus was surprised by McIlroy's decision to skip Memorial
- Jack Nicklaus expressed surprise on Tuesday in Dublin, Ohio, that Rory McIlroy chose to skip the Memorial Tournament this year.
- Since 2021, McIlroy has consistently competed in both the Memorial Tournament and the Canadian Open in consecutive weeks and is also a member of Jack Nicklaus' Bear's Club in Florida.
- Although McIlroy consulted Nicklaus for advice ahead of the Masters, the two have not had any communication since McIlroy's victory in the tournament last April.
- Nicklaus expressed surprise that McIlroy had not reached out to him and mentioned that he sent a letter congratulating McIlroy after he completed his career Grand Slam.
- McIlroy plans to play the Canadian Open next week as tune-up for the U.S. Open, making the Memorial absence the first since 2017 and one of multiple skips this year.
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Rory McIlroy Accused of Snubbing Jack Nicklaus After Skipping Tournament
Rory McIlroy has been accused of slighting golf icon Jack Nicklaus after seeking his help in bringing home his first Masters victory last month. McIlroy, 36, announced he would be skipping the PGA’s Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio this weekend, his first absence at the event since 2017. Nicklaus, 85, who founded and hosts the tournament, said he was “surprised” by McIlroy’s decision. “I haven’t talked to him for him to tell me why or why n…
Jack Nicklaus responds as Rory McIlroy slammed for 'disrespectful' decision
JACK Nicklaus has revealed that Rory McIlroy did not give him a call before pulling out of the Memorial Tournament. Nicklaus, 85, founded the prestigious event in 1976. GettyRory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus have had a good relationship down the years[/caption] Masters champion McIlroy, 36, has been a regular at Muirfield in Dublin, Ohio. The Northern Irishman last missed the event in 2017, but won’t be there this year. McIlroy’s decision has led t…
Jack Nicklaus stunned as Rory McIlroy ghosts Memorial Tournament host
JACK Nicklaus has revealed that he didn’t receive a phone call from Rory McIlroy about skipping the Memorial Tournament. The golf legend was speaking ahead the PGA Tour Signature event he hosts every year at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. Memorial Tournament host Jack Nicklaus told reporters Rory McIlroy had not contacted him about skipping the event The Northern Irishman has now skipped three Signature tournaments this season It will be the…
Rory McIlroy Under Fire For 'Classless' Memorial Tournament Decision
Meet The Wife Of Golfer Rory McIlroy (1:31) When the Memorial Tournament begins later this week, Rory McIlroy won't be part of the field. McIlroy, the reigning Masters Champion, has elected to skip this year's Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. It's the first time he'll miss this event since 2017. While there's nothing wrong with him choosing not to play at Muirfield Village, the way he handled his decision was questionable to say the least. D…
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