Rory McIlroy caused a stir by deciding to skip the FedEx Cup playoff event, but he's been given a free pass by former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover.

The opening round of the 2025 FedEx Cup playoffs began this week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, and all but one player in the top 70 in

Rory McIlroy said months ago he might skip the first FedEx Cup playoff event in Memphis this year. Did he follow through? Here's the latest update:

When the FedEx Cup Playoffs officially tee off from TPC Southwind for the St. Jude Championship a three-time FedEx Cup Playoffs champion won't be there. Earlier this week the field for the first playoff event was announced and Rory McIlroy's name was not included.

Rory McIlroy was hot and tired when he finished the FedEx St. Jude Championship last year. He was No. 3 in the FedEx Cup. He beat only one player at the TPC Southwind and tied for 68th, finishing 26 shots behind. He dropped all the way to No. 5.

Young is so talented, an excellent course fit, and his aggressive style should be great in cup golf. But he needs to go earn it.

Rory McIlroy is skipping the FedEx St Jude Championship this week, and a host of PGA Tour players questioned the Northern Irishman for his controversial decision

Keegan Bradley told SI that a fall event will help in preparation for the Ryder Cup, two years after second-guessing around the Americans' readiness for Rome.

Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the first time this year to achieve a modern career grand slam - but is noticeably missing from the championship event in Memphis this week