Rory McIlroy makes welcome return to form in first round of BMW Championship

The world number two had laboured to an eight-over finish at last week’s St Jude Championship.

The world number two had laboured to an eight-over finish at last week’s St Jude Championship.

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One tournament down, two to go in the FedEx Cup Playoffs Aug 18, 2026 at 11:33 am ET • 5 min read Getty Images While some may want to take a breath and breathe a sigh of relief, the postseason rolls on. After the St. Jude Championship cut the field size from 70 players down to 50, those who still remain in the FedEx Cu

Rory McIlroy finished at 8-over for the week at TPC Southwind, and didn't break par in a single round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.