Rory McIlroy’s decision to withdraw from RBC Heritage could cost millions

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Rory McIlroy’s decision to withdraw from the RBC Heritage this week is proving to be a costly one for the PGA Tour star. 

After failing to make the cut at Augusta National last week, McIlroy announced he would be withdrawing from Hilton Head, a move typically expected from the Masters winner. 

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his caddie Harry Diamond react on the eighth green during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club April 7, 2023, in Augusta, Ga.  (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

McIlroy did not offer an explanation, but he stands to lose $3 million as a result. 

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According to Sports Illustrated and Golf Channel, RBC Heritage marks the second tournament of the PGA Tour’s 17 designated events that members are required to play to cash in on the Player Impact Program (PIP). 

McIlroy previously skipped out on the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, another designated event, at the start of the year. Under the current rules, players are only allowed one opt-out. 

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club April 6, 2023, in Augusta, Ga.  (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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According to The Associated Press, the Tour originally said 25% of the bonus would be paid after Kapalua. A memo sent to players in December said 75% would be paid after Kapalua, and the rest paid when a player met the rest of his obligations, which