2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship Kicks Off in Memphis
The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship starts Thursday in Memphis, marking the first round of the FedExCup Playoffs. This event will not feature cuts, allowing all players to compete over four days for a chance to qualify for the BMW Championship.
Golf experts have provided prop picks and betting insights for the tournament at TPC Southwind. Notable matchups include Si Woo Kim, who is favored to beat Viktor Hovland, and Hideki Matsuyama, who is expected to finish in the top 20. Other players to watch include Wyndham Clark, Rory McIlroy, and Cameron Young, each with varying recent performances.
The tournament features the top 70 players from the regular season, with Daniel Berger absent due to injury. The top 50 after this week will advance to the BMW Championship, while the top 30 will move on to the Tour Championship. Hideki Matsuyama holds the scoring record at TPC Southwind, set in 2024.
