Rory McIlroy is skipping the first leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs, and the PGATour might consider new rules to get players in playoff fields.The post Why PGA Tour Could Make ‘Rory McIlroy Rule’ For FedEx Cup Playoffsappeared first on Heavy Sports.

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:

The landscape has changed dramatically since McIlroy claimed his last FedEx Cup title in 2022. With starting strokes now scrapped, it will surely be a more competitive post-season as the Tour championship becomes a truer head-to-head contest with a level playing field.