Rory McIlroy returns as the five-man POTY race heats up: 10 things for the FedEx St. Jude Championship

The FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis marks the start of the PGA Tour playoffs, with Rory McIlroy among the contenders in a five-man Player of the Year race. The event has produced dramatic finishes in recent years, including Justin Rose beating Spaun in a playoff in 2025, Hideki Matsuyama edging Hovland and Schauffele in 2024, and Lucas Glover defeating Patrick Cantlay in a playoff in 2023. The tournament is known for exciting Sunday finishes despite a perceived lack of anticipation heading into the week.