Though the Masters champion is missing his third signature event of the year, the PGA Tour commissioner noted Rory McIlroy's “extraordinary” long-term support.

Over the weekend the golfing world learned that Rory McIlroy wouldn't be participating in one of the premier non-major events on the PGA Tour's calendar. The five-time major winner didn't play in last weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge,

Rory McIlroy decided to skip the Memorial Tournament hosted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, which has surprised most in the golf world.