The first of three FedEx Cup playoff events next week will be staged without reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, who at times over the past year has hinted he would cut back on his schedule.McIlroy,

The FedEx St. Jude Championship will have a very notable absence next week. Rory McIlroy to skip the FedEx Cup event at TPC Southwind.

Scottie Scheffler may be the top player on the PGA Tour right now, but Rory McIlroy remains the biggest name. McIlroy has a way of drawing fans to tournaments and screens like few others in the game.