(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
PGA Tour Tees Off FedEx Cup Playoffs at St. Jude Championship in Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN — The excitement builds as the FedEx St. Jude Championship marks the first stop in the PGA Tour’s 2025 playoffs, offering players a massive opportunity to compete for the season’s biggest rewards. Hosted at the iconic TPC Southwind, this high-stakes event kicks off a three-tournament sprint to crown the FedEx Cup champion.
Event Details:
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Location: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee
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Course: 7,288 yards | Par 70
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Prize Fund: $20 million
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Winner’s Share: $3.6 million
How to Watch:
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Thursday–Friday: 2–6 p.m. (Golf Channel)
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Saturday: 1–3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3–6 p.m. (NBC)
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Sunday: Noon–2 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2–6 p.m. (NBC)
What to Know:
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Defending Champion: Hideki Matsuyama returns to protect his title.
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FedEx Cup Leader: Scottie Scheffler, world No. 1 and top seed for the second year in a row.
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Last Week’s Winner: Cameron Young, who captured the Wyndham Championship.
Playoff Stakes:
This is the first of three playoff events that will determine the season’s FedEx Cup champion. Key playoff notes:
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🔺 Points are quadrupled, meaning a strong finish can drastically change a player’s standings.
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🔜 Only the top 50 players after this week will move on to the BMW Championship near Baltimore.
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💰 The leader after next week receives a $5 million bonus.
Players to Watch:
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🏌️ Scottie Scheffler hasn’t missed a 36-hole cut since this tournament three years ago — and now, there’s no cut at all.
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🏌️♂️ Xander Schauffele, a two-time major winner last season, enters the week ranked No. 42.
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❌ Rory McIlroy is not in the field this week, choosing to sit out the event.
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🏴☠️ Tommy Fleetwood, still searching for his first win of the season, is the only player in the top 10 yet to claim a trophy.
New Names, Big Opportunities
An impressive 21 players in this week’s field did not make the playoffs last year — proving just how unpredictable and competitive the PGA Tour has become.
With millions on the line, world-class talent on display, and every shot counting more than ever, the FedEx St. Jude Championship promises an unforgettable start to the PGA Tour postseason.
