Rory McIlroy has voiced his support for the PGA Tour and the FedEx Cup format as the St Jude Championship gets underway. The playoff event in Memphis is one of three that will crown the FedEx Cup champion, with three-time winner McIlroy looking to add to his record tally.
The FedEx Cup is based on PGA Tour points totals from January to August, with the best 70 players qualifying for the St Jude Championship. From there, only 50 golfers will advance to the BMW Championship. A victory in either playoff is worth a huge 2,000 extra points, four times what’s awarded at regular PGA events.