(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship: Top Picks, Players to Watch, and Betting Insights
By Mike Glasscott
The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship tees off in Memphis, Tennessee, marking the first leg of a three-week journey to crown the next FedExCup champion. Only the top 50 players in the standings after this event will move on to next week’s BMW Championship in Baltimore.
Here’s a look at some standout names and prop bets to watch this week at TPC Southwind, based on current form, course history, and odds value.
🔝 Top 5 Finish Contenders
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Scottie Scheffler (-165)
The reigning FedExCup champion and 2025 Regular Season points leader enters Memphis after capturing his second major of the season. With a consistent string of top-10 finishes, he’s a strong favorite — but his short odds might lead savvy bettors to explore more value elsewhere. -
Xander Schauffele (+280)
Ranked 42nd, Schauffele brings momentum after back-to-back top-10 finishes overseas. He’s also earned two top-six results in prior starts at TPC Southwind. -
Harris English (+600)
A proven winner at this venue (2013 and 2021), English has had an impressive 2025 season. His solo second at The Open and T2 at the PGA Championship make him a compelling value pick this week.
🔟 Top 10 Finish Targets
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Matt Fitzpatrick (+225)
Fitzpatrick is riding a hot streak with nine consecutive made cuts and five top-10 finishes this season — including four straight (T8, T4, T4, T8). His consistent form makes him a strong top-10 contender. -
Ben Griffin (+260)
The North Carolina native has posted T14 or better in seven of his last nine starts, including a T11 at Wyndham after a closing round 65. A great pick for bettors looking for rising stars. -
Chris Kirk (+550)
Kirk is on a surge, with recent finishes including T12 at Oakmont, runner-up at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and T5 at Wyndham. He opened with a 64 at TPC Southwind last year and looks ready for another big week.
🌏 Top Asian Market
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Hideki Matsuyama (+150)
Matsuyama enters as the clear favorite, backed by a steady stretch of seven straight made cuts and strong showings at TPC Southwind — including a playoff appearance in 2021 and T16 in 2023. -
Other Competitors:
Si Woo Kim (+300), Sungjae Im (+320), and Kevin Yu (+360) offer longer odds, but lack the current consistency and track record of Matsuyama.
🌍 Top Oceania Market
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Cam Davis (+660)
Davis sneaks into the FedExCup Playoffs at No. 69, but brings solid history at this venue — T6 in 2023 and T13 in 2022. He’ll need a big result to move on, and TPC Southwind might just be the right stage. -
Other Options:
Jason Day (+150), Min Woo Lee (+240), and Ryan Fox (+260) present alternative plays, but Davis has the motivation and form edge.
🏆 Group F Winner
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Daniel Berger (+320)
A two-time winner at TPC Southwind, Berger is second-favorite behind Aaron Rai (+250). Rai finished T5 at Wyndham, making him a tough challenge, but Berger’s course history could prove decisive. -
Other Group F Players:
Shane Lowry (+350) returns after a break, Jason Day (+400) has struggled to make cuts recently, and Jake Knapp (+400) has yet to go under 70 in Memphis.
Final Thoughts
The FedEx St. Jude Championship kicks off an exciting stretch of golf where every shot can make the difference between advancing or heading home. With major implications for the FedExCup Playoffs and Ryder Cup selections, fans and bettors alike have plenty to look forward to in Memphis.
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