If you're surprised in Rory McIlroy's decision not to play in this week's Memorial Tournament, you're not the only one. In fact, McIlroy's decision also came as a surprise to Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time major winner and the founder and host of the tournament.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler highlights list of Memorial Tournament entries, but No. 2 Rory McIlroy is taking a pass on Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Rory McIlroy, who has won nearly $14 million this year, will not be at the Muirfield Village Golf Club for the first time since 2017. But the rest of the money leaders are in the 72-player field, a group led by Scottie Scheffler, who won the event last year.