2026 St. Jude Championship Kicks Off FedEx Cup Playoffs in Memphis
The 2026 St. Jude Championship has commenced, serving as the opening event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, with the top 70 players from the regular season qualifying for this prestigious tournament at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
Notably, Daniel Berger is absent from the field after not officially committing, leaving 69 competitors, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who aims to end a winless streak despite finishing as runner-up five times this year. Rory McIlroy, the world No. 2, returns to the tournament after skipping last season, looking to build momentum for a potential fourth FedEx Cup title.
At TPC Southwind, the goal for players is to finish in the top 50 to qualify for the BMW Championship. Among those outside this mark are Max Homa, Sungjae Im, and Jordan Spieth, who still have opportunities to secure their spots. PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun has made the playoffs thanks to a win at the 3M Open and needs a strong finish to continue his season.
