Rory McIlroy will miss the Travelers Championship this weekend.
The PGA Tour gave him a brief exemption from its 15‑event minimum rule, saying there are conflict over Tour membership rules.
The waiver lets him sit out with zero penalty.
The move comes after reports of a dispute over Tour membership rules.
Fans have reacted strongly to his recent appearances, and observers say the crowds have been rowdy.
That has sparked talk of hypothetical discipline, though the Tour has not said more.
With McIlroy out, the field is far open and the tournament storyline is far certain.