Rory McIlroy withdrew from the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday, citing a bad back.

Rory McIlroy breaks silence on what led him to suddenly withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday.

Rory McIlroy had played well through two rounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week. The PGA Tour superstar won't play two more rounds of golf, though. He has withdrawn from the tournament. McIlroy shot an even-par 72 in the first round on the tough course on Thursday.

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy withdrew before Saturday’s third round of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational because of back spasms.

Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard prior to his third-round tee time Saturday due to a back injur

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy finished the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at 4-under par. “While warming up in the gym this morning, I felt a small twinge in my back," McIlroy revealed. Austin Smotherman,

Rory McIlroy was due to participate at the Arnold Palmer Invitational this weekend before injury struck. However, the same event previously saw an over-excited fan cross the line and heckle the star by yelling his wife's name.

A king's ransom was up for grabs this week at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational as the third signature event of the PGA Tour season wrapped up at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Welcoming 72 players to Arnie's Place,