McIlroy’s Move Sparks Reactions Across the PGA Tour The PGA Tour is facing renewed scrutiny after Rory McIlroy’s surprise decision to skip this week’s FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis. The event marks the start of the FedEx Cup Playoffs,

The FedExCup Playoffs are getting started in Memphis, but Rory McIlroy is taking the week off. While that’s not something that’s going to impact his postseason status — McIlroy is entering the playoffs firmly second in the standings,

Golf star Rory McIlroy has received a warning that he may not be able to skip the FedEx Cup's opening playoff event indefinitely. The reigning Masters champ is currently the sole golfer out of the 70-man lineup who has chosen to sit out this weekend's whopping $20 million showdown at TPC Southwind.