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McIlroy moves to world No. 2 after FedExCup win

Final takes: FedExCup Playoffs and Tour Championship

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After cashing in on a big payday at East Lake, newly-minted FedExCup champ Rory McIlroy got back to No. 2 in the world rankings for the first time in more than two years.

McIlroy's performance at the season-ending Tour Championship wasn't enough to pass Brooks Koepka for world No. 1, but it did nudge him past Dustin Johnson at No. 2. While McIlroy has held the top spot for 95 weeks across his career, this marks the first time he's been ranked No.