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Jack Nicklaus Responds to Rory McIlroy’s Decision to Skip Memorial Tournament

Posted : 28 May 2025

Jack Nicklaus won’t be seeing Rory McIlroy at this year’s Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. The Masters champion surprised Nicklaus by deciding to skip the event, opting instead to play in next week’s RBC Canadian Open. McIlroy prefers to compete the week before a major, and with the Memorial and Canadian Open swapping dates this year, he chose the tournament that leads directly into the US Open.

 

Speaking from Dublin, Ohio, Nicklaus said he learned about McIlroy’s decision only last week and hasn’t had a chance to discuss it with him. The 85-year-old golf legend acknowledged that players must make their own scheduling decisions, even if they catch others off guard. He expressed understanding for McIlroy’s choice, noting that athletes often make tough calls about when to play or rest, and he holds no ill feelings toward the Northern Irishman.

 

McIlroy made headlines last month by capturing his first green jacket at the Masters, completing his career Grand Slam in a dramatic fashion. Despite early struggles with four double bogeys throughout the tournament, he triumphed in a playoff against Justin Rose. Nicklaus praised McIlroy’s resilience and talent, recalling how he congratulated him in a handwritten note, which is part of Nicklaus’s tradition of writing to every major champion as a mark of respect.

 

When asked about the relationship between players and the media, especially after McIlroy’s recent silence following the PGA Championship, Nicklaus shared his own perspective. He emphasized the importance of communication with reporters regardless of performance, saying he has always made himself available to the media whether he played well or poorly. Nicklaus expressed respect for the press and the role they play in covering the sport.

 

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