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McIlroy Eyes 15-Event PGA Tour Minimum After Clause

8/13/2026

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Rory McIlroy is working with PGA Tour commissioner Brian Rolapp to meet the 15-event minimum.
He entered the FedEx Cup playoffs at TPC Southwind in Memphis, raising his total to 14 events.
He will play DP World Tour events, including the Irish Open (Sept 10-13) and Australian Open (Dec 3-6).
ESPN sources say the commissioner’s clause could lower the 15-event rule for foreign members, leaving McIlroy 12th in the FedEx Cup, 2,385 behind world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

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Rory McIlroy is working with PGA Tour commissioner Brian Rolapp to meet the 15-event minimum.
He entered the FedEx Cup playoffs at TPC Southwind in Memphis, raising his total to 14 events.
He will play DP World Tour events, including the Irish Open (Sept 10-13) and Australian Open (Dec 3-6).
ESPN sources say the commissioner’s clause could lower the 15-event rule for foreign members, leaving McIlroy 12th in the FedEx Cup, 2,385 behind world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.