Rory McIlroy’s withdrawal from RBC Heritage this week means he will lose $3 million from his Player Impact Program bonus.
The PGA Tour confirmed Friday that McIlroy, who took home $9 million of his potential $12 million bonus in January, will not take the balance.
PIP, which started two years ago, rewards players based on various measures of their popularity. McIlroy finished second to Tiger Woods and earned $12 million – 75% paid out after the first week of the year, and the remainder when they fulfilled commitments such as playing in all events on the schedule.
Players were allowed to withdraw from one. McIlroy missed the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua. He then withdrew from the RBC Heritage without giving a reason after missing the cut at the Masters.
His manager, Sean Flaherty, said only in a text message that McIlroy had made no comment regarding Hilton Head and that he would play the next Wells Fargo tournament in Quail Hollow next month.
PIP will be halved to $50 million after that, and players will no longer be required to play designated tournaments in 2024 to get the reward.