Rory McIlroy sparks concern among fellow players by skipping the first leg of PGA Tour playoffs

Rory McIlroy sparks concern among fellow players by skipping the first leg of PGA Tour playoffs

Rory McIlroy 's latest absence from the PGA Tour isn't a surprise, but it is worrying to rivals fighting to legitimize the FedEx Cup playoffs in the eyes of golf fans around the world.

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