Rory McIlroy Faces Challenge with Scottie Scheffler at FedEx St Jude Championship

Rory McIlroy is making his return to the PGA Tour at the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis, having not played since The Open at Royal Birkdale. He will be competing alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler for the first two days of the tournament.

In their recent encounters, Scheffler has had the upper hand over McIlroy, outscoring him in six of their last ten competitive rounds. Notably, Scheffler has consistently performed better in their last five rounds together, including victories at the 2025 PGA Championship and the Tour Championship.

Despite McIlroy's strong track record, including a 66 at the Tour Championship, Scheffler's recent form poses a significant challenge for him, especially after a three-week break from practice. The matchup is anticipated to be a compelling contest between these two top golfers.