Rory McIlroy withdraws from RBC Heritage

WITHDRAWAL: Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta. Pic: AP Photo/Mark Baker

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

The tournament begins Thursday at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.