Rory McIlroy Struggles at FedEx St Jude Alongside Scottie Scheffler

At the FedEx St Jude tournament, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler were paired together, raising expectations for a competitive showdown between the top players. However, the outcome was quite different.

Scottie Scheffler took the lead with an impressive course record-tying score of 61, while McIlroy struggled, finishing four-over par and trailing by 15 strokes after two rounds. This performance highlighted McIlroy's lack of recent competitive play, as he had not participated in a tournament since The Open Championship.

McIlroy's limited participation in PGA Tour events since his Masters victory has raised concerns about his motivation, as he has expressed a preference for focusing on major championships. Despite encouragement from PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp to compete in Memphis, McIlroy's lackluster performance may further diminish his interest in future PGA events.