According to Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis, McIlroy left the practice range at Bay Hill Club about 30 minutes before he was due to tee off with New Zealand’s Ryan Fox in the limited-field signature event.
The PGA Tour did not release a reason for the WD, which came roughly two hours after the conclusion of the third round, in which Potgieter posted a five-over 76.
Tiger Woods had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club during the second round for an apparent and not yet disclosed illness, according to PGA Tour Communications.
If Jon Rahm had his way, the Tour Championship wouldn’t be the only tournament on this year’s PGA Tour schedule in which a player begins with a multiple-stroke advantage.