Golf fans have already turned their attention to the FedEx Cup playoffs, which start this week, and the important figure in this competition was supposed to be Rory McIlroy. However, the Northern Irish golfer made a bizarre decision that surprised all golf fans: He will not perform!
TPC Southwind in Memphis will host the first of three final tournaments, and all eyes are on the winner of this competition.
The 35-year-old golfer will not compete at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, despite being right behind Scheffler.
His name is not on the list of participants, and fans are already speculating about the reasons behind Rory's decision. However, the rule change allowed players to skip the playoff, without losing their chance for the Tour Championship.
Rory McIlroy will not start his adventure two strokes behind Scheffler, although the previous system required such a rule.
The first 30 from the FedEx Cup list after the BMW Championship will qualify for the Tour Championship. Having a big advantage over others, McIlroy is safe.
There is a chance that McIlroy will play: Will it happen?
On the other hand, there are still real chances that McIlroy will play at the BMW Championship next week; tournament whose prize fund of 15 million pounds arouses public interest.
Rory McIlroy has won the FedEx Cup before, and the last time it happened was in 2022, when he once again showed all the luxury of talent and quality.
The winner of the FedEx Cup will take home �7.5 million, while the total bonus pool amounts to �75 million.
Theres no doubt this is a big motivation for all golfers, and all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy to see if the experienced star can lift the trophy once again.
It will be difficult, but it is clear that the 35-year-old has the qualities to be at the top.
It is not known how motivated he is to triumph in this competition, but time will give the best answer.
