Rory McIlroy is set to escape any sanction for falling short of the PGA Tour's 15-event minimum per season, with the governing body citing "extenuating circumstances" on behalf of the Masters champion. The Northern Irishman has managed to avoid being dropped from next year's PGA Tour owing to his status as both a foreign and a lifelong member. According to the regulations, McIlroy will be permitted to compete in just 14 events thanks to an exemption that allows him to retain his membership. The