Sad news: Rory Mcilroy withdraws from the PGA Championship 2025 for a family drama with his daughter who breaks his heart
The golf is mourning after a heartbreaking revelation: Rory Mcilroy, the star of the PGA Tour and recent champion of the Masters, has abandoned the PGA Championship 2025 in Quail Hollow Club, which began today May 15, due to a devastating family problem related to his little daughter. This decision, announced just hours before his Tee Time with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, has left fans in shock and moved to tears.
An emergency that shakes the Mcilroy family
According to sources close to the Norwegian golfer, Mcilroy made the painful decision to retire after receiving alarming news about his five -year -old daughter Poppy. Unhoot reports suggest that Poppy suffered a minor accident that required urgent medical care in Belfast, where the family resides. Rory, visibly affected, would have told his team: “My little one needs my support now more than ever. Golf can wait.” This announcement follows the player’s recent comments about his emotional vulnerability before the tournament, admitting that he felt like crying for personal pressure and responsibilities.
Mcilroy, who had just completed the Grand Slam of his career with his victory in the Masters in April, was the favorite to shine in Quail Hollow, a field where he has won the Wells Fargo Championship four times. However, the priority of being a father has overcome his sporting ambition, showing a human side that has touched the heart of his followers.
The support of fans and the world of golf
Social networks have been filled with messages of support and sadness. “Rory is a champion inside and out of the countryside. All my love for Poppy and his family,” wrote an fan in X. Another added: “This is more important than any tournament. I hope Poppy will recover soon.” Companions like Scottie Scheffler also expressed their solidarity: “Rory is a great man and a great father. We are with him in this difficult time.”
The retirement of Mcilroy joins other notable absences in the PGA Championship, such as those of Jason Day for a chronic respiratory condition and Justin Rose due to illness. But Mcilroy’s departure, motivated by such a close family drama, has resonated deeply, reminding everyone that even the greatest athletes face personal challenges.
A gesture that inspires
Mcilroy’s decision to put his family over his career has been praised as an act of humanity. Despite its impressive 2025 season-with victories at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the Championship Players and the Masters-Rory has shown that his greatest treasure is his daughter. It is not known when he will return to golf, but his priority is now to be with Poppy and his wife Erica while facing this situation.
This moment has joined the golf community in support of Mcilroy, leaving a vacuum in Quail Hollow but a legacy of love and sacrifice that transcends the sport.
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