Scheffler and McIlroy Kick Off Playoff Run | Pro Golf News

Pro Golf News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Golf’s top two stars, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, tee off together Thursday morning at the FedEx St. Jude Championship — kicking off a grueling three-week playoff run that ends in Atlanta. McIlroy, already 12th in the standings, is treating the entire series like one long tournament, focusing on swing mechanics and energy conservation through the heat. Scheffler, fresh off a well-earned break, is laser-focused on precision ball-striking, warning that this course rewards execution over aggression. With both players hungry for victory and the pressure mounting, this pairing promises…