Rory McIlroy leaves Donald Trump red-faced with | Golf News

Rory McIlroy has bypassed the PGA Tour’s return to one of Donald Trump’s golf programs following a decade-long hiatus – despite the president claiming he would take part.

This development arrives mere weeks after Trump sought to insert himself into McIlroy’s Masters victory, where the Northern Irishman secured the inexperienced jacket for the second time in dramatic circumstances. The PGA Tour skilled turned only the fourth participant in historical past to efficiently defend the Masters title, edging out Scottie Scheffler by a single stroke.

Yet as McIlroy was savoring his triumph, Trump garnered widespread consideration after trying to commandeer the highlight from the champion via a Truth Social post.

Trump shared a {photograph} with McIlroy accompanied by the caption: “Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on another Great Championship, The Masters!

“He carried out under intense strain, one thing which few people would have the ability to even suppose about doing. With each 12 months, Rory is turning into more and more a LEGEND!

“I look forward to watching him compete in two weeks at Doral. The quality of Professional Golfers today has become extraordinary, each and every one of them. They should all be proud of the way they played at The Masters this weekend!”

Nevertheless, McIlroy isn’t taking part at the famend Blue Monster at Trump National Doral after pulling out of the Cadillac Championship.

McIlroy, who hasn’t teed up since his Masters victory, will sit out the match – representing the first PGA Tour event at a Trump-owned facility since 2016 – forgoing the potential $3 million prize. McIlroy seems to be taking a short break from golf following his triumph at Augusta, a resolution that might not sit effectively with the president, who has repeatedly praised the golfer in current weeks.

The Northern Irishman has yet to reveal when he plans to return to the course, while seemingly turning his consideration to three other major tournaments this summer season.

McIlroy — who finally claimed the inexperienced jacket last 12 months, ending an 11-year drought — has not secured a major title exterior of the Masters since 2014.

The PGA Championship is fast approaching on May 14, with the U.S. Open set to comply with just over a month later, before The Open Championship takes place at Royal Birkdale.