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 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs begin with big money, quadruple points, and no cuts. Rory McIlroy's absence from the opening event raises questions. Here's what has changed, and why it matters

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.

FedEx Cup leader: Scottie Scheffler. Last week: Cameron Young won the Wyndham Championship.

The Golf Today crew have a roundtable discussion regarding the FedExCup playoffs, Scottie Scheffler's Player of the Year candidacy, and more.

There are 115 players on the PGA Tour who have earned at least $1 million in on-course earnings. Here are the other milestones: $10 million or more: Four players, led by Scottie Scheffler ($19,202,883).