Well, golfers, ready for the next headline from the world of stars? Rory McIlroy, who already claimed his second consecutive Masters title this year (2026!), is once again stirring up conversation. He's withdrawing from the Cadillac Championship, another of the high-profile Signature Events. And the community? It's boiling over: "The PGA Tour is broken!", echoes from the digital channels.
The Cadillac Championship, which takes place from April 30 to May 3, 2026, in Doral and is back after a decade-long break, is no small matter. We're talking about a $20 million Signature Event, one of eight premium tournaments with a limited field. It's about serious money and important points.
Where are the Top Stars?
But it's not just Rory (the current world number 2) missing from the start. Other heavyweights like Matt Fitzpatrick (No. 3), Xander Schauffele (No. 9), Robert MacIntyre (No. 12), and Ludvig Aberg (No. 14) haven't packed their bags either. So five of the Top 15 are absent – that's quite a statement, especially since Rory already skipped the RBC Heritage this season.
Fans Are Raging
No wonder the mood among fans on X is boiling. "What about the rule that you can only miss one Signature Event per year?", many are asking. Others are sarcastically commenting that the PGA Tour is now at a point where "Rory can play whenever he wants". 'FIX IT!'-calls are pouring in, as sponsors and charity events suffer from the missing stars. Golfers are also criticizing the calendar: Two Signature Events back-to-back right before the PGA Championship? That's too much for many top players.
