Rory McIlroy said months ago he might skip the first FedEx Cup playoff event in Memphis this year. Did he follow through? Here's the latest update:

When the FedEx Cup Playoffs officially tee off from TPC Southwind for the St. Jude Championship a three-time FedEx Cup Playoffs champion won't be there. Earlier this week the field for the first playoff event was announced and Rory McIlroy's name was not included.

The reigning Masters champion wasn't in the St. Jude field released by the PGA Tour on Friday. The top 70 in the FedEx Cup standings after the conclusion of this week's Wyndham Championship will qualify for the event, so with McIlroy's absence, the field in Memphis, Tennessee, next week will stand at 69.