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Rory McIlroy has announced he will play significantly less golf this year – with the majority of the cuts set to be made on the PGA Tour in a blow for the organization
Rory McIlroy will play less on the PGA Tour this year
Rory McIlroy will play less on the PGA Tour this year
Rory McIlroy has unveiled his intention to dial back his golfing commitments this year, delivering a potential setback to the PGA Tour which is already grappling with challenges early in the season.

Amid injuries sidelining key figures like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Jordan Spieth, McIlroy’s reduced presence could exacerbate the tour’s woes. Kicking off 2025 at the DP World Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic rather than on American soil, McIlroy will reappear stateside during Thursday’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

TV ratings have sparked concern for the PGA Tour, culminating in a steep 60 percent decline in viewership for The American Express’s final round on January 19 compared to the previous year. With the tour’s vitality hinging on its marquee names, McIlroy’s scaled-back schedule poses an unwelcome development for PGA officials at their Florida headquarters.

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