Rory McIlroy’s performance while paired with Scottie Scheffler at the FedEx St Jude is terrible news for the PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler were paired together at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 15, 2026, in what was anticipated to be a marquee matchup between two of golf's top players. However, McIlroy's performance was described as starkly disappointing compared to world number one Scheffler's. The poor showing by McIlroy is being framed as a concerning sign for the PGA Tour, which relies on star power and compelling rivalries to drive fan interest.