The reason? McIlroy already jad left the state completely. He was spotted at the U.S. Open in New York just three hours after finishing his own round in Atlanta, attending Novak Djokovic’s match inside Arthur Ashe Stadium and making for a packed travel schedule.

The 2025 PGA Tour season has yet to conclude, but that has not stopped some from looking to next year's schedule. After the PGA Tour released the playing calendar for the 2026 season on Tuesday, Rory McIlroy was asked about the cadence of the tournaments and the addition of another signature event to the campaign.