2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship Kicks Off with Top Players

The 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs commence on Thursday with the FedEx St. Jude Championship taking place at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. This event features the top 70 players from the FedEx Cup standings, with the top 50 advancing to the BMW Championship.

The total purse for the championship is set at $20 million, and points awarded are quadrupled compared to regular PGA events, allowing for significant shifts in standings. Scottie Scheffler leads the odds at +500, followed by Rory McIlroy at +1200, Xander Schauffele at +1800, and Tommy Fleetwood at +2000.

SportsLine's model, which has accurately predicted outcomes in 17 major tournaments, has simulated the championship 10,000 times. Notably, it suggests that Schauffele may not finish in the top 10 despite his odds, while Sam Burns is projected as a top-3 contender at +2200, having performed well in recent major events.