In an effort to reduce his overall workload on the season, Masters champion Rory McIlroy decided not to play in this week's St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. As such, the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs will run with 69 of the top 70 players in the world -- McIlroy the lone missing piece from the start of the three-week postseason.

Rory McIlroy skips FedEx St Jude Championship, sparking reactions from PGA Tour stars like Jordan Spieth and officials.

Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the first leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs has left a PGA Tour Policy Board player director "very concerned" and could lead to changes.