Rory McIlroy plans to reduce tournament schedule from 27 to 18-20 events, aiming for more balance.

Rory McIlroy, after finishing ninth at the Tour Championship, plans to reduce his tournament schedule from 27 events in 2024 to 18-20 in future seasons. He cited exhaustion and increased responsibilities as reasons for his decision, stating he has hit a "wall of post-U.S. Open fatigue." McIlroy aims to incorporate more breaks into his schedule to better balance his career and personal life while leading the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai standings.