Rory McIlroy denies Donald Trump his wish as £2.7m decision made

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Rory McIlroy denies Donald Trump his wish as £2.7m decision made.

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Rory McIlroy will not feature at this week's Cadillac Championship, bringing his tally of skipped PGA Tour signature events to five since the beginning of 2024.The 36-year-old's decision means he will be absent from Trump National Doral in Miami, passing up the opportunity to compete for a £2.7 million winner's cheque.Donald Trump had voiced his anticipation about watching the reigning Masters champion at his Florida venue following McIlroy's second Green Jacket triumph at Augusta National.The Northern Irishman has now sat out back-to-back signature events, having also missed The Heritage, which came just seven days after his latest major victory.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say McIlroy similarly bypassed The Heritage in 2025 after securing his career Grand Slam, with Matt Fitzpatrick claiming that £2.7million prize this year.The two-time Masters winner has therefore turned down £5.4m in potential earnings during April alone.His absence from last year's Memorial Tournament marked his...

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