The FedEx St. Jude Championship marks the exciting kickoff to the FedExCup Playoffs, bringing together the PGA Tour's top performers at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. As golf fans prepare for this prestigious event, we've compiled answers to the most common questions about the tournament's prize money, broadcast details, player field, betting favorites, and format.

TPC Southwind hosts the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs

 

What Is the FedEx St. Jude Championship?

The FedEx St. Jude Championship is the opening tournament of the PGA Tour's FedExCup Playoffs. Held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, this event features the top 70 players in the FedExCup standings competing not only for the tournament title but also for positioning in the subsequent playoff events.

The tournament has a rich history dating back to 1967 when it was known as the Westchester Classic. In 2022, it was relocated to TPC Southwind in Memphis with FedEx as the title sponsor, and officially became known as the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The event maintains a special partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which has been the tournament's designated charity since 1970.

FedEx Cup Payouts: Prize Money Distribution

The FedEx St. Jude Championship offers substantial financial rewards as the first leg of the FedExCup Playoffs. For the 2024 tournament, the total purse stands at an impressive $20 million, continuing the trend of increased prize money in recent years.

Beyond the immediate tournament winnings, players are competing for valuable FedExCup points that determine who advances to the next playoff event. Only the top 50 players in the standings after the FedEx St. Jude Championship will move on to the BMW Championship, making this opening playoff event crucial for players on the bubble.

TV Coverage: Where to Watch the FedEx St. Jude Championship

Golf fans have multiple options to catch all the action from the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship across various broadcast and streaming platforms.

Why is Bryson DeChambeau Not in the FedEx St. Jude Championship?

Bryson DeChambeau, the 2018 champion of this event (when it was known as The Northern Trust), is notably absent from the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship field. This absence is directly related to his decision to join LIV Golf in June 2022.

Despite DeChambeau's impressive performance in major championships in 2024, including his victory at the U.S. Open, the PGA Tour's policy regarding LIV Golf players remains unchanged. This policy prevents him and other LIV Golf members from accumulating FedExCup points or participating in the playoffs.

DeChambeau's absence highlights the ongoing division in professional golf between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which continues to impact tournament fields and player eligibility across the sport.

Who's Favored to Win the FedEx St. Jude Championship?

The betting favorites for the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship reflect recent form, past performance at TPC Southwind, and overall consistency throughout the season.

1. Scottie Scheffler

The world's top-ranked talent is on a quest to become the first golfer to win back-to-back FedExCups. He's coming off a victory at The Open Championship, which is one of four titles he's won in a streak of 11 consecutive top-10 finishes. He placed fourth here last year.

2. Matt Fitzpatrick

The timing of his recent success is perfect. After months without an impressive showing, the British golfer has had a strong run with finishes of T8, T4, T4, and T8 since the Rocket Classic. He has scored par or better in 22 consecutive rounds and has three top-six finishes at TPC Southwind.

3. Harris English

It was at TPC Southwind in 2013 where he earned the first of his five PGA TOUR victories. Since then, he's added two more top-10 finishes on the course. His performance since mid-May has been exceptional, including runner-up finishes at both the PGA Championship and The Open.

4. Xander Schauffele

For the first time since his 2017-18 season, he is at risk of not advancing to the TOUR Championship, a tournament he has never missed as a member. However, he is well-rested after back-to-back top-10 finishes in the U.K. and finished second here last year.

5. Russell Henley

Only Scottie Scheffler, with 13, has more top-10 finishes than Henley's nine this season. He's coming into this tournament with four straight top-10s over the past two months. His most recent top-10 finish at TPC Southwind was a solo sixth place in 2023. He is also number one in par-3 scoring.

6. Tommy Fleetwood

Ranked ninth in the FedExCup, he is the highest-ranked player this season without a win. This is a common theme in his PGA TOUR career. He has five top-10 finishes and seven more top-25 finishes, and is third in adjusted scoring. He has two top-five finishes at TPC Southwind.

7. Hideki Matsuyama

The defending champion also lost in a playoff at TPC Southwind in 2021. Those are two of four consecutive top-20 finishes he's had on this course. He arrives having recently rediscovered his form with three consecutive top-20 finishes after a quiet period.

8. Viktor Hovland

He's had a strange but successful season that is far from over. A win at the Valspar Championship and a solo third at the U.S. Open highlight his seven top-25 finishes. He was a co-runner-up here last year as the defending FedExCup champion.

9. Wyndham Clark

Since stating his goal to qualify for the Ryder Cup, he has posted a T4 at The Open and three other top-20 finishes in five starts, placing him 17th in Ryder Cup points. He achieved a personal-best solo seventh-place finish here last year with a round of 64.

10. Robert MacIntyre

With a second-place finish at the U.S. Open and a seventh-place finish at The Open Championship, he shows he is ready to win a major, as he is most comfortable when the pressure is on. He rallied for a solo seventh-place finish in his third appearance at TPC Southwind a year ago.

11. Chris Gotterup

Compared to just a month ago, he is easily the most surprising and threatening qualifier in his Playoffs debut. He had been a top-25 machine, but a win in Scotland, a solo third at The Open, and a T10 at the 3M Open all point to a recent surge in form.

12. Justin Thomas

Although he is fifth in the FedExCup with a win and three second-place finishes among seven top-10s, he is more of a wild card than other elite players due to his inconsistent form across six starts. He won here in 2020.

13. Harry Hall

Not since Daniel Berger in 2016 has a debutant won at TPC Southwind, but the English golfer has been in top form for months. He has made the cut in 14 straight tournaments, with two top-10s among nine top-25 finishes. He is also the top player on the TOUR in putting and under-par rounds.

14. Cameron Young

If he had shown any sign of pressure on Sunday en route to his victory at the Wyndham Championship, expectations might be lower. But it was a seamless transition into the club of PGA TOUR winners. This is his fourth start at TPC Southwind.

15. Sepp Straka

His recent performances have been all or nothing since the Masters, but a win stands out among three top-10s and five top-15s during that time. While he didn’t perform well at TPC Southwind in the last two tournaments, he did lose in a playoff here in 2022.

Tournament Format: How Many Rounds is the FedEx St. Jude Championship?

The FedEx St. Jude Championship follows the standard PGA Tour stroke play format with some playoff-specific modifications:

Unlike regular PGA Tour events, the FedEx St. Jude Championship features no 36-hole cut, meaning all qualified players compete for all four rounds. This format ensures fans get to see all the top players throughout the weekend while giving every qualified player a full opportunity to advance in the playoffs.

The St. Jude Connection: More Than Just Golf

The FedEx St. Jude Championship represents much more than elite golf competition. Since 1970, when St. Jude Children's Research Hospital became the designated charity of the Memphis tournament, this event has raised more than $79 million to advance the hospital's lifesaving mission.

Throughout tournament week, special events bring together PGA Tour players and St. Jude patients, creating meaningful connections that transcend the competition. These include the Putt-A-Round, where patients play alongside professional golfers, and the Little Loopers program, where patients serve as honorary caddies.

Planning to Attend the FedEx St. Jude Championship

For golf fans looking to experience the FedEx St. Jude Championship in person, TPC Southwind offers an excellent venue with multiple viewing options and amenities.

The Road to the FedExCup

The FedEx St. Jude Championship represents just the beginning of the playoff journey. As the first of three FedExCup Playoff events, it sets the stage for the BMW Championship and ultimately the TOUR Championship, where the FedExCup champion will be crowned.

With its combination of elite competition, meaningful charitable impact, and the pressure of playoff golf, the FedEx St. Jude Championship delivers compelling drama for golf fans while supporting the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Whether you're watching from home or attending in person, this tournament offers the perfect blend of world-class golf and purposeful philanthropy.