Rory McIlroy is doubling down on his selective schedule after skipping the RBC Heritage and Cadillac Championship. He argues that mirroring Tiger Woods' limited appearances is essential for longevity and winning at the highest level.

"That's what Tiger used to do, he picked and chose what events he wanted to play where he felt like he had the best chance to win.

"What Scottie and I are doing at the minute is no different," Rory McIlroy said during an interview with SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, defending his PGA Tour rival.

The golfer took his stand while discussing the debate surrounding top players like McIlroy and Scottie Schfeller skipping Signature events during a congested schedule.

However, Scheffler has also chosen not to compete in the Truist Championship held at Quail Hollow, preparing himself for the upcoming PGA Championship.

The Northern Irish golfer will compete at the Truist Championship after winning back-to-back Masters. Yet, he has stressed the importance of sustainability, arguing that the strength of the PGA Tour outweighs players competing every week.

Rory McIlroy on lessons from the greats and the field 

"The value in professional golf lies more with the platform rather than any individual player. Because we're all replaceable… But the thing that remains is the platform of the PGA Tour," Rory McIlroy explained.

He argues that trying to get everyone playing every single week would not make sense if we were aiming to create the best competitive atmosphere for spectators.

"It would be great to get everyone playing every single week, but I just don't think that's possible. But the value is the platform… even if that means sometimes guys missing out on events here and there, I think that's the best," McIlroy added.

McIlroy believes modern stars must prioritize rest over high volume to maintain peak mental and physical form.

Yet, what's your take on golfers skipping certain events to prioritize others? Do you agree with McIlroy? Tell us in the comments.

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Written by

Abhishek Sharma

Edited by

Sagnik Bagchi