Golf star Rory McIlroy has received a warning that he may not be able to skip the FedEx Cup's opening playoff event indefinitely. The reigning Masters champ is currently the sole golfer out of the 70-man lineup who has chosen to sit out this weekend's whopping $20 million showdown at TPC Southwind.

The FedEx Cup's first play-off event begins this week, but Rory McIlroy is the only player from a field of 70 who won't be taking to the course for the £15million event

Rory McIlroy's bizarre decision caused an avalanche of reactions. While most expected Rory to be part of the FedEx Cup play-offs, the experienced Northern Irish golfer decided to miss the first part, causing strong reactions from both the PGA Tour policy board and the public.