Rory McIlroy to skip Cognizant Classic, set for Augusta return after Genesis Invitational
The Cognizant Classic may have rather less star energy subsequent week in West Palm Beach.
After taking part in within the final two occasions on the PGA Tour’s West Coast swing, No. 2-ranked Rory McIlroy will skip the primary of the Florida occasions and head on to Augusta National Golf Club to organize his title protection in April.
Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis reported Wednesday that McIlroy will play alongside his dad, Gerry McIlroy, and Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley.
It’ll be his second journey to Augusta since finishing the profession Grand Slam there final yr.
“He was able to walk up to the Champions Locker and see his name inside, and that experience made him very excited to defend his championship” Lewis mentioned.
The Masters begins April 9.
Tee instances, groupings and methods to watch the primary spherical of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.
McIlroy received the 2025 event in a playoff over Justin Rose, snapping an 11-year main championship drought. It was considered one of three PGA Tour occasions McIlroy received final yr (2025 Players Championship and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am have been the others).
The full discipline for the Cognizant Classic will likely be revealed later this week.
Before both occasion, McIlroy is slated to tee off at 12:08 pm ET on Thursday at Riviera Country Club because the Genesis Invitational makes his return to Pacific Palisades after being performed at Torrey Pines South Course final yr.
