PGA Tour Grants Rory McIlroy Break from 15-Event Minimum

The PGA Tour has granted Rory McIlroy an exemption from its standard 15-event minimum requirement for the upcoming season, citing extenuating circumstances. The tour did not provide specific details about the reasons behind the decision. The exemption is described as unprecedented for a player of McIlroy's stature, coming shortly after his Masters Tournament victory at Augusta National on April 13, 2025.