Rory McIlroy to skip Travelers, third signature event of 2026

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy will skip next week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, meaning he will have played in only five of the eight PGA Tour signature events this season. The six-time major champion has teed off in just nine PGA Tour or co-sanctioned events in 2026, putting his required minimum of 15 events in jeopardy. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will headline the Travelers field, joined by defending champion Keegan Bradley and several other top-ranked players.