Rory McIlroy withdraws from RBC Heritage

World No. 3 Rory McIlroy withdrew from this week's RBC Heritage, the PGA Tour announced Monday.

The tournament begins Thursday at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, S.C.

No reason was specified for the 33-year-old Northern Ireland star's withdrawal.

McIlroy missed the cut at last week's Masters after carding a 5-over 77 on Friday.

The RBC Heritage is a designated event, meaning players ranked in the top 20 of the