Following Shane Lowry’s late mistakes that led to a $1.8 million loss at the Truist Championship, fellow golfer Rory McIlroy is being advised to alter his PGA Championship plans. Lowry’s missed opportunity underscores the high stakes of professional golf.

As the Philadelphia Cricket Club hosts the PGA Tour for the first time at the Truist Championship, six crucial shots around the course stand between players and victory.

The Truist Championship, the PGA Tour’s next signature event, will proceed without the world’s top-ranked golfer. The surprising withdrawal has left fans and analysts questioning the event’s competitiveness despite a strong roster.