McIlroy to skip Irish Open
The Golfer claims it will give him a better chance of winning the Open at Portrush.
Rory McIlroy says he will retain his European Tour membership.
The Ulsterman had suggested he would quit his card to focus playing in America.
The move could have risked his place on the Europe's Ryder Cup team, but the 29 year old now says he will play the minimum tournaments required.
McIlroy will still skip this summer's Irish Open in Lahinch.
He claims it will give him a better chance of winning the Open at Portrush.
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