Rory McIlroy returning to Memphis for FedEx St. Jude Championship

Rory McIlroy, ranked No. 2 in the world and a three-time FedEx Cup champion, will return to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude Championship after skipping the event in 2025. The PGA Tour announced on August 7 that McIlroy will compete at TPC Southwind alongside Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas, Gary Woodland, and Chris Gotterup. The tournament, the first leg of the FedExCup playoffs, is scheduled for August 13-16, with the top 70 golfers in the standings qualifying for Memphis.