When will Rory McIlroy play next after the Zurich Classic disappointment?

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry entered the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans aiming to defend their title from the previous year. After three rounds, they were positioned five strokes behind the leaders, with McIlroy returning to competition following his recent Masters victory.

On April 27, the duo started the final round with a 2-under-par 34 on the front nine, reducing their deficit to three strokes. However, they encountered difficulties on the back nine, finishing with a 2-over-par 38, resulting in an even-par 72 for the round.

This performance left them six strokes behind the leaders, leading to a tied 12th-place finish at 22-under-par. Rory McIlroy will now be taking a break for some time and will prepare for the Truist Championship that will take place from May 8-11.

The official X account of the PGA Tour Communications shared this update, with McIlroy one of the names in the field. The Truist Championship will be held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course from May 8-11.

Rory McIlroy is the reigning champion at the event, having won the title in 2024 (then known as the Wells Fargo Championship). He has won the event on four occasions (more than any other golfer), and scored 17-under par to beat Xander Schauffele by a margin of five strokes last year.

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How has Rory McIlroy’s 2025 season been so far?

Rory McIlroy has had a notable 2025 PGA Tour season, securing multiple victories and significant earnings.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (February 2–4): McIlroy claimed his first win of the season with a 21-under-par total of 267, earning $3.6 million. He closed with a 6-under 66 to secure a two-stroke victory over Shane Lowry.

The Genesis Invitational (February 16–19): He finished tied for 17th with a 3-under-par 285, earning $270,714.

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard (March 9–12): McIlroy tied for 15th place at 3-under-par 285, earning $349,000.

THE PLAYERS Championship (March 13–16): McIlroy won his second Players Championship title in a three-hole aggregate playoff against J.J. Spaun after both finished at 12-under-par 276. He earned $4.5 million.

Texas Children's Houston Open (March 30–April 2): He tied for fifth place with a 15-under-par 265, earning $337,843.75.

Masters Tournament (April 10–13): McIlroy secured his first Masters victory and completed the career Grand Slam by winning in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. He finished at 11-under-par 277 and earned $4.2 million.

He will be targeting his next win at the Truist Championship, where he will face stern competition from the likes of Justin Thomas, Ludvig Aberg, Xander Schauffele, and more.