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5 PGA Tour rules Rory McIlroy wants changed

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.
PGA Tour vet 'very concerned' as Rory McIlroy skips first leg of FedEx Cup Playoffs at St. Jude Championship
In an effort to reduce his overall workload on the season, Masters champion Rory McIlroy decided not to play in this week's St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. As such, the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs will run with 69 of the top 70 players in the world -- McIlroy the lone missing piece from the start of the three-week postseason.
Is Rory McIlroy playing this week to start PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs?
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:
Rory McIlroy is missing the PGA Tour postseason opener and it’s not a surprise
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.
Rory McIlroy Issues Clear Message on What PGA Tour Must Learn From LIV Golf
Rory McIlroy reflected on his evolving stance toward LIV Golf and emphasized what the PGA Tour could learn from its approach to engaging younger audiences.
5 PGA Tour rules Rory McIlroy wants changed as he skips first playoff event
Rory McIlroy has decided to not play in the St. Jude Championship, skipping the first round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs as he eyes a fourth Tour Championship and the eye-watering prize winnings
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Rory McIlroy sunk to new low after 'nearly man' admission
Rory McIlroy turned his “Nearly Man” label into fuel in 2025, winning The Masters, The Players, and Pebble Beach to reclaim his place among golf’s elite ...
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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 ...
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Dan Rapaport: Rory McIlroy isn’t trying to please anyone but himself anymore
Golf insiders have been vocal about Rory's decision, including Dan Rapaport . He believes the Northern Irishman made the ...
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Golf star defends Rory McIlroy after Masters champion sparked backlash with controversial decision
Webb Simpson has spoken out in defence of Rory McIlroy following the Northern Irishman's decision to skip the opening leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, standing firm on the principle that PGA Tour ...
Rory McIlroy shares big mistake amateur golfers make and what they must do
Rory McIlroy has revealed a key piece of advice casual golfers should heed if they want to improve their game.
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Rory McIlroy, Charley Hull see golf losing something. It’s also their gift
Rory McIlroy and Charley Hull see golf losing something essential to its existence. But what the game is losing is also their ...
Rory McIlroy unbelievably unearths hidden golf ball with shot in bizarre scene at The Open
Rory McIlroy hit a ball out of the rough, and as he swung into the ground he somehow unearthed another golf ball during the third round at The Open.
The Power 18 golf rankings: Scottie Scheffler in league of his own as Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele move up
While there may have been some doubt across the first four months of the season, Scottie Scheffler ensured that the 2025 ...