Rory McIlroy will skip the Travelers Championship this weekend.
The PGA Tour gave him a temporary exemption from its 15‑event minimum rule, saying there are argument over Tour membership rules.
The waiver lets him sit out with no penalty.
The move comes following reports of a dispute over Tour membership rules.
Fans have reacted loudly to his recent appearances, and observers say the crowds have been turbulent.
That has sparked talk of hypothetical discipline, though the Tour has not said more.
With McIlroy out, the field is far open and the tournament storyline is far certain.