In an effort to reduce his overall workload on the season, reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy decided not to play in this week's the 2025 St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.

I think there is stuff in the works, and I’ll leave it at that,” Peter Malnati told Golfweek when asked if there would be a rule implemented to prevent playoff absences.

Golf Today examines Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship before highlighting how the FedExCup Playoff could improve its rules and structure.