SHOCKING NEWSđ âITâS UNJUST!â Rory McIlroy VOWS TO SKIP 2025 US Open UNLESS PGA TOUR REVISES RULES!
The golf world is stunned as Rory McIlroy has issued a bold ultimatum, threatening to skip the upcoming 2025 US Open unless the PGA Tour makes significant rule changes. The Northern Irish star, ranked world No. 2, declared in a fiery statement today, âItâs not fair to me,â sending shockwaves through the sport just days before the tournament begins at Oakmont Country Club.

McIlroyâs Explosive Stand
McIlroy, 36, addressed reporters at a press conference in Jupiter, Florida, following his recent RBC Canadian Open performance. âIâve given everything to this tour, but the current rulesâespecially the new Tour Championship formatâare holding me back,â he said, his voice laced with frustration. âIf they donât adjust the structure to reward consistency over gimmicks, I wonât play the US Open. Itâs that simple.â His comments come after the PGA Tourâs decision to scrap the starting-strokes format for the Tour Championship, a move announced in late May 2025, which McIlroy has publicly criticized as favoring top-ranked players like Scottie Scheffler.
McIlroyâs threat marks a escalation from his earlier decision to skip the Memorial Tournament in late May, the first time in eight years heâs missed the event. Sources close to the golfer suggest his dissatisfaction has been brewing, fueled by recent controversies, including his driver being deemed non-conforming at the PGA Championship and the tourâs handling of player commitments.
The Context Behind the Outrage
The 2025 US Open, set for June 12-15 at Oakmont, is the second major of the year, and McIlroy has a strong history, finishing no worse than ninth in his last six appearances. However, his recent strugglesâtying for 47th at the PGA Championship and facing a âweird weekâ due to equipment issuesâhave amplified his calls for fairness. The PGA Tourâs new stroke-play format for the Tour Championship, where all players start at par instead of staggered scores, has drawn ire from some, including McIlroy, who argues it undermines the season-long FedExCup race.
âIâve played 20-plus events a year for years, and now theyâre changing the rules midstream,â McIlroy added. âItâs not about moneyâitâs about principle. If they donât fix this, Iâm out.â His stance echoes his past decisions, like skipping the RBC Heritage in 2023, which cost him a fine, though mandatory participation in signature events was later relaxed.
Reactions Ignite a Firestorm
The golf community is divided. On social media, fans on X are buzzingââRoryâs got a point, the tourâs losing its soul!â versus âHeâs just dodging pressure!â PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan declined to comment directly but hinted at ongoing discussions. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, posted on X, âRules are rulesâletâs focus on the game,â adding fuel to the rivalry narrative.
Betting odds for the US Open, with McIlroy at +1200, could shift dramatically if he follows through. Analysts suggest his absence would hand an edge to Scheffler (-1200) and Xander Schauffele (+1400), though some fans hope his ultimatum pressures the tour into action.
Whatâs Next?
With the US Open less than a week away, the clock is ticking for the PGA Tour to respond. Will McIlroyâs threat force a rule change, or will he stand by his decision, risking his major legacy? The golf world holds its breath as this saga unfolds.
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