McIlroy to miss PGA Tour play-off opener

McIlroy to miss PGA Tour play-off opener

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Next week’s PGA Tour season’s opening play-off event will not feature Rory McIlroy.

The FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, which was announced on Friday, did not include the Masters champion.

McIlroy hasn’t played since losing to Jordan last month at Royal Portrush, where he tied for seventh.

Scottie Scheffler’s return from the Open will be reflected in the Memphis tournament.

McIlroy, 36, a three-time FedEx Cup champion, finished last at the St. Jude Championship in second place, nine over par.

Following this week’s Wyndham Championship, the top 70 FedEx Cup standings will be eligible for the St. Jude.

The top 50 will advance to the Maryland BMW Championship on August 14 and 17 after Memphis.

The top 30 players will compete in the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta the following week.

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Source: BBC

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