McIlroy Makes Woeful Start to FedExCup Playoffs as Spieth Shares Lead Rory McIlroy's campaign in the FedExCup Playoffs got off to a disastrous start when he shot four over par on the opening round of the FedEx St.
Jude Championship. A woeful final stretch left him trailing behind the leaders, serving as a sobering reminder that even the game's biggest names can falter under pressure.
McIlroy's struggles highlight the unique challenges of professional golf, where success is not solely dependent on individual talent or technique.