Rory McIlroy’s return to golf has already been announced (Image: Getty)
When is Rory McIlroy playing next?
- Truist Championship next: Rory McIlroy will next tee it up at at the Truist Championship, which takes place from May 7th to May 10th. This event is one of the PGA Tour’s “Signature Events” and is traditionally held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Confirmation: The Truist Championship’s official X account confirmed McIlroy’s participation in a post on Tuesday. They tweeted: “Welcome six-time major champion, @McIlroyRory , to the Truist Championship!” McIlroy’s official website also lists the Truist Championship as his next official engagement.
- Rejecting the Cadillac Championship: The 36-year-old had been anticipated to compete in the Cadillac Championship at President Donald Trump‘s Miami course this week, but chose to pull out after claiming the Masters for the second consecutive year.
- Rest and recovery period: Following an intensive spring schedule that featured the Masters and multiple designated events, McIlroy customarily takes a several-week break to recuperate. This interval in his diary enables him to spend time at home removed from the competitive glare.
- Focusing on Majors: McIlroy has structured his 2026 season to concentrate heavily on the PGA Tour’s high-purse Signature Events and the four major championships. By bypassing certain tournaments, he guarantees that his energy levels stay elevated for the most prestigious competitions on the global calendar.
- PGA Championship preparation: The forthcoming Truist Championship represents a vital warm-up ahead of the second major of the year, the PGA Championship. The Northern Irishman is said to use this particular period in May to sharpen his ball-striking before entering the high-stakes environment of a major.
- Previous Doral history: McIlroy has enjoyed considerable success at the Miami course in years gone by, back when it played host to the WGC-Cadillac Championship. However, the seismic shift in professional golf’s landscape means he has not competed at that particular venue in a professional capacity since 2016.
- READ THE FULL STORY ON RORY MCILROY’S DONALD TRUMP SNUB: Rory McIlroy snubs Donald Trump as Masters winner passes up on £13.7m