Rory McIlroy finishes 66th at FedEx St. Jude Championship
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Rory McIlroy struggled at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, finishing 66th with a score of eight over par. He posted rounds of 74, 70, 72, and 72 during the tournament. McIlroy expressed frustrations about feeling lost with his golf swing. He is currently 12th in the FedExCup standings and aims to improve significantly before the next BMW Championship, set for August 20-23.
- •McIlroy finished 66th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
- •He scored eight over par with rounds of 74, 70, 72, and 72.
- •McIlroy mentioned feeling lost with his swing during the tournament.
- •He is 12th in the FedExCup standings ahead of the BMW Championship.
- •The top 50 in the standings will advance to the next event.
"Rory McIlroy bemoaned his poor form as he finished 66th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, saying "I am so far away from where I need to be".
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