Rory McIlroy is confirmed for next week's FedEx St. Jude after skipping playoff opener last year

Rory McIlroy, currently ranked World No. 2 and 12th in the FedEx Cup standings, has been confirmed to compete in the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, which begins next week. The PGA Tour announced on Friday that McIlroy will be part of the 70-man field, marking his first tournament appearance since a disappointing T-40 finish at The Open Championship. McIlroy skipped the FedEx Cup Playoffs opener last year and has played only 11 events this season, receiving a waiver from the PGA Tour's 15-event minimum requirement under its 'extenuating circumstances' clause.