FedEx Cup playoffs winners, losers: Rory McIlroy near bottom at St. Jude Championship

The FedEx Cup Playoffs got underway with the St. Jude Championship in Memphis, producing a wild opening day of action. Five players shared the lead at the top of the leaderboard, while Rory McIlroy struggled significantly, sitting near the bottom of the field just one spot above a player who posted a 12-over score. The event was reported on August 13, 2026.