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Rory McIlroy struggles at FedEx St. Jude Championship after rough opening round

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Rory McIlroy struggles at FedEx St. Jude Championship after rough opening round
Summary

Rory McIlroy opened his FedEx St. Jude Championship with a score of 74 at TPC Southwind, placing him nine strokes behind the leader. His performance highlighted a series of uncharacteristic mistakes across all aspects of his game. With only 54 holes left to play, McIlroy appears to be lacking motivation for regular PGA Tour events, having participated in just six tournaments since his Masters victory in April. Experts suggest he needs to reassess his competitive focus for the upcoming seasons to avoid ongoing dissatisfaction with his performance.

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  • •McIlroy shot a 74 in the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
  • •He is nine shots behind the current leader after 18 holes.
  • •McIlroy's performance displayed numerous uncharacteristic errors.
  • •He has only played six PGA Tour events since April.
  • •Experts recommend evaluating his approach to the next season.
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Rory McIlroy’s FedEx St. Jude Championship got off to a terrible start on Thursday at TPC Southwind.

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