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Rory McIlroy defends decision to skip FedExCup opener
Citing the current playoff structure and his busy late-season schedule, Rory McIlroy on Wednesday defended his decision to skip last week’s playoff opener at the FedEx St.
Rory McIlroy Sheds More Light On Controversial Decision To Skip First Leg Of FedEx Cup Playoffs
Rory McIlroy ruffled some feathers when he declined to compete in the tournament that ushered in the start of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. However, he doesn't
Rory McIlroy turned down chance to be Ryder Cup playing captain
Rory McIlroy has spent much of the last decade as the emotional leader and constant on Europe’s Ryder Cup teams, making his future as a captain an inevitability. He said on Wednesday, however, that it will not be until he’s done as a player.
Rory McIlroy: I don’t think it’s possible to be a playing Ryder Cup captain
Masters champion Rory McIlroy revealed he has already “shot down” the prospect of becoming a playing Ryder Cup captain in the future. The Northern Irishman, Europe’s leading points scorer in their victory in Rome two years ago, said the idea had already been raised with him but he rejected it out of hand.
Rory McIlroy’s playoffs skip isn’t a problem that needs solving
Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the FedEx Cup Playoffs opener has caused a stir, but talk of a 'Rory Rule' misses the bigger picture.
Rory McIlroy Discloses Real Reason for Sitting Out Playoff Opener
One day before teeing at the BMW Championship, Rory McIlroy addressed the controversy around skipping the first leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Rory McIlroy Clarifies Why He Skipped Last Week's Event
McIlroy is in the field at this week's BMW Championship, and he shared why he decided to skip last week, plus thoughts on the FedEx Cup playoff format.

Rory McIlroy warns Keegan Bradley: You cannot be a playing Ryder Cup captain

Rory McIlroy has laid down the Ryder Cup gauntlet by insisting the idea of a playing captain cannot work. Team USA’s ...

Keegan Bradley as a playing captain? Rory McIlroy thinks the Ryder Cup is too big for that now

Rory McIlroy believes the Ryder Cup has become too big of an event for a captain to play in the matches and said Wednesday he ...

Rory McIlroy nixes notion of serving as Ryder Cup playing captain

By Field Level Media Rory McIlroy isn't a fan of the notion that United States captain Keegan Bradley could select himself ...

FedEx Cup Playoffs: Rory McIlroy's Absence Forces Player Council to Rethink Rules

Rory McIlroy skipped the FedExCup playoff opener, prompting PGA Tour officials to reconsider rules amid growing controversy.

Rory McIlroy Sends Warning Shot To PGA Tour With Major Decision Regarding FedEx Cup

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

BMW Championship 2025 tee times: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy together first 2 rounds

Here's a look at the tee times and the best pairings to watch for the first two rounds of the 2025 BMW Championship.

Rory McIlroy’s Ryder Cup pal Tommy Fleetwood’s MASSIVE PGA Tour earnings revealed despite never winning on circuit

TOMMY FLEETWOOD yet again came so close to earning his first ever win on the PGA Tour. But it wasn’t to be for the English ...

2025 FedEx Cup standings, schedule, purse and prize money for FedEx Cup Playoffs, PGA Tour leaderboard

With the 2025 PGA Tour regular season officially in the books, the page has turned to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. While this postseason may have similarities to those in recent memory, the 2025 FedEx Cup ...