Rory McIlroy decided to skip the Memorial Tournament hosted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, which has surprised most in the golf world.

Jack Nicklaus was surprised world No. 2 Rory McIlroy did not contact him about bypassing this year's Memorial, but won't throw him under the bus.

If you're surprised by Rory McIlroy's decision not to play in this week's Memorial Tournament, you're not the only one. In fact, McIlroy's decision also came as a surprise to Jack Nicklaus, the 18-time major winner and the founder and host of the tournament.