The FedEx Cup's first play-off event begins this week, but Rory McIlroy is the only player from a field of 70 who won't be taking to the course for the £15million event

Rory McIlroy has stirred controversy by skipping the first FedEx Cup Playoff event and could even face a ban. The world number two will be absent from the FedEx St. Jude Championship despite sitting second in the overall standings for the lucrative postseason event.

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.