'I had my reasons' – Rory McIlroy skips PGA Tour event that cost him $3million for rule violation

Masters champion Rory McIlroy will be conspicuous by his absence on the PGA Tour this week. Having finally completed the career grand slam at Augusta, the Northern Irishman is presumably having one of sport's biggest-ever parties, along with a well-deserved rest. 2McIlroy is not in the field for this week's PGA Tour eventCredit: GettyMcIlroy is skipping the RBC Heritage this week, despite it being one of eight 'signature events' on the PGA Tour. He is the only top-five player in the world missing from field at Harbour Town. McIlroy is not expected to return until the Zurich Classic of New