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Rory McIlroy steps out of his comfort zone ahead of the 2026 Truist Championship.

After winning back-to-back Green Jackets at the 2026 Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy has kept a noticeably low profile. He skipped competing at the RBC Heritage at Harbor Town Golf Links and the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral.

However, the Grand Slam winner is returning to compete at the 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club this week, and he’s already the betting favorite.

During McIlroy’s three-week hiatus, the 37-year-old spent time with his wife, Erica Stoll, and their daughter, Poppy. He accepted the Comeback of the Year honor at the Laureus World Sports Awards via a pre-recorded speech.

But just two days before the Truist Championship tees off, fans got some exciting news regarding the six-time major champion.

Rory McIlroy Joins Travis & Jason Kelce’s Podcast in His First Major Interview Since the Masters

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, ESPN analyst Jason Kelce, announced McIlroy is this week’s special guest on their podcast, “New Heights.” Travis and Jason were both at Augusta National when McIlroy became the fourth player in history to defend his Masters title.

The new episode premieres on Wednesday, May 6. To say fans were excited to see McIlroy on “New Heights” would be an understatement. One woman commented on Instagram, “Rory is such a good interview when he gets to show his personality, can’t wait!! 🔥🔥.” Even the PGA Tour’s official account added, “Let’s gooooo.”

A golf fan gushed on X, “YES! We will be seated for this one!!! 👏🔥.” One person posted, “Another amazing guest! I am not even a golf person and have a soft spot for Rory!” Another fan wrote, “LOSING MY MIND over here on how big of a deal this is!!!! Golf bros will STAY MAD I love it!!”

Adding to the good vibes. McIlroy revealed they taped his guest appearance on May 4, his 37th birthday.

Rory McIlroy Spoke About Giving Himself a ‘Reset’ After His Historic Masters Win

GettyRory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lifts the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2026 Masters.

McIlroy expressed his desire to take a brief hiatus following his big win at the Masters.

“I just won my sixth major, and I feel like I’m in a really good spot with my game and my body,” he told reporters. “I don’t want to put a number on it, but I feel like this win is just — I don’t want to say a stop on the journey, but yeah, it’s just a part of the journey. I still have things I want to achieve, but I still want to enjoy it as well.

“I’ve waited so long to win the Masters, and all of a sudden I win two in a row. So I still want to enjoy it. I’ve got a couple of weeks off before I go back to play competitive golf, but I don’t think I’ll go through that lull of motivation or the sort of things that I was feeling last year post winning this tournament.