While McIlroy did not lose any ground in the FedEx Cup standings by sitting out the postseason opener last week at the St. Jude Championship, his absence at TPC Southwind has brought up questions about whether the current playoff format works for the PGA Tour.

Rory McIlroy didn't budge an inch in the FedEx Cup standings after skipping last week's playoff event, but he said even if he had dropped significantly, it wouldn't have made him rethink his decision to take the week off.