Rory McIlroy says he is forced to miss his daughter Poppy’s first day of school while preparing for the BMW Championship in St. Louis. The Northern Irish golfer, 37, makes the disclosure in connection with his return to competition as the tournament begins on Thursday.
The reports frame the admission as unusual because it relates to his personal life rather than his sporting form. One outlet provides the basic details of why he was absent—his schedule around the event in St. Louis—and the timing of the school day he missed. Both accounts use the same core information, without adding differing claims or broader context about the family’s plans. No additional specifics about the school arrangement or McIlroy’s broader schedule are provided beyond his preparation for the tournament.
