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69 Players Compete as McIlroy Skips FedEx Playoffs

8/4/2025

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The excitement builds as the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs kick off next week with the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. However, the absence of World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, who is already set for the BMW Championship, leaves 69 players vying for glory. McIlroy's last appearance was at the Open Championship, where he struggled.

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The excitement builds as the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs kick off next week with the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. However, the absence of World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, who is already set for the BMW Championship, leaves 69 players vying for glory. McIlroy's last appearance was at the Open Championship, where he struggled.