Overview

• Rory McIlroy is not competing in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, exploiting the Tour’s new no-cut, even-par start format.
• His No. 2 FedEx Cup position ensures he will advance to the BMW Championship despite skipping the Memphis event.
• Peter Malnati, a PGA Tour policy board director, expressed that he was “very concerned” by McIlroy’s decision.
• Jordan Spieth said the Tour is looking at ways to make sure top-ranked golfers do not skip one or more playoff events.
• Reform proposals under discussion include point deductions or financial penalties for eligible players who opt out of playoff legs.