World quantity two McIlroy known as on organisers to reschedule the event to assist appeal to a stronger discipline subsequent yr.
World primary Scottie Scheffler opted to play within the Hero World Problem in New York as an alternative.
“I might like to have a couple of extra gamers come down and play, but it surely’s laborious,” mentioned McIlroy.
“There are three tournaments occurring within the schedule this week.
“There must be conversations had with individuals rather more essential than me that set the schedules.”
The Australian Open marked the top of McIlroy’s season, which introduced a long-awaited Masters title, a seventh Race to Dubai success and a profitable Ryder Cup defence with Europe.
“I am excited to have little little bit of downtime, lastly mirror on every thing, possibly watch a couple of of the tournaments again. I’ve probably not let myself try this an excessive amount of,” he mentioned.
“Trying ahead to the Christmas break and put the toes up, a couple of glasses of wine and suppose again on about what an unbelievable yr it has been.”
