London, Aug. 2 -- Rory McIlroy will not play in the opening play-off event of the PGA Tour season next week.
The Masters champion was not listed in the field for the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis, which was released on Friday.
Northern Ireland's McIlroy has not played since finishing tied seventh at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush last month.
The tournament in Memphis will mark world number one Scottie Scheffler's return after his four-shot victory at the Open.
Three-time FedEx Cup winner McIlroy, 36, struggled at the St Jude Championship last year, finishing joint second last on nine over par.
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