Rory McIlroy Targets Memorial Tournament and Riviera as Key Wins
Rory McIlroy picks the two remaining PGA Tour events that he really wants to win, ‘I would love to’
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Rory McIlroy, a 30-time PGA Tour champion, aims to win the Memorial Tournament and the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, events he has yet to conquer. He reflects on the significance of winning at Muirfield Village, hosted by Jack Nicklaus, and plans to adjust his strategy to tackle the challenging course.
- 01Rory McIlroy has expressed a strong desire to win the Memorial Tournament and the Genesis Invitational at Riviera.
- 02He has previously finished second at Riviera and has multiple top 10 finishes in 2026, including a tie for seventh at the PGA Championship.
- 03McIlroy plans to adopt a less aggressive strategy at Muirfield Village to navigate its challenging layout.
- 04The Memorial Tournament is hosted by Jack Nicklaus, with whom McIlroy shares a long-standing relationship.
- 05McIlroy's only victory in 2026 came at The Masters, highlighting his competitive success this year.
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Rory McIlroy is set to compete in the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, marking his return to the PGA Tour after a solid performance at the PGA Championship, where he tied for seventh. The Northern Irish golfer, a 30-time champion on the Tour, has identified two key events he aspires to win: the Memorial and the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, where he has previously finished second. McIlroy emphasized the personal significance of winning at Muirfield, particularly because of his long-standing relationship with its host, Jack Nicklaus. He noted that the course's length often neutralizes his driving advantage, prompting him to adjust his strategy to be less aggressive. As he prepares to face a competitive field, including notable players like Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas, McIlroy remains focused on improving his performance at Muirfield, a venue where he has yet to claim victory.
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McIlroy's performance at the Memorial Tournament could influence local tourism and economic activity in Muirfield Village, Ohio.
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