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Rory McIlroy: Six-time major winner will continue to 'pick and choose' events

Rory McIlroy has only played twice since retaining the Masters in April Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life". The six-time major winner has been more selective with his schedule over the past couple of years and has only played two tournaments since retaining his Masters title in April. Earlier this year, PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp unveiled proposals for the circuit's future, which includes promotion and relegation between different tiers of tournaments and more "signature events" with expanded fields of 120 players and 36-hole cuts. "I've been doing this a long time. I've been on tour more than half of my life at this point," said Northern Ireland's McIlroy, who joked that he feels like a "part-timer these days". "So I'll pick and choose my spots like I have been doing sort of the last 18 months to two years. "Does it mean it makes it harder for myself to win the FedExCup or whatever the season-long title race is going to be called? Absolutely. But I'm OK with that because it brings balance to my life and lets me enjoy things outside of the game." After taki

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Rory McIlroy: Six-time major winner will continue to 'pick and choose' events

Rory McIlroy has only played twice since retaining the Masters in April Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life". The six-time…

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