Rory McIlroy has stirred controversy by skipping the first FedEx Cup Playoff event and could even face a ban. The world number two will be absent from the FedEx St. Jude Championship despite sitting second in the overall standings for the lucrative postseason event.

The FedEx Cup's first play-off event begins this week, but Rory McIlroy is the only player from a field of 70 who won't be taking to the course for the £15million event

Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the first leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs has left a PGA Tour Policy Board player director "very concerned" and could lead to changes.