The 2026 FedExCup Playoffs begin this week with the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Only the top 69 golfers in the FedExCup standings are competing, with the top 50 advancing to the next week’s BMW Championship.
Course Overview
TPC Southwind is a 7,288-yard, par-70 course that emphasizes precise iron play and course management. Water hazards are present throughout the course, and the Bermuda greens can be challenging.
Several top golfers are competing in the tournament, including Hideki Matsuyama, Viktor Hovland, and Justin Thomas. Matsuyama has a strong course history, with five consecutive top-20 finishes at TPC Southwind. Hovland has been playing well, with a win at the 2026 Travelers Championship and a strong iron game. Thomas has also been consistent, with eight top-20 finishes this season.
Golfers to Watch
Other golfers to watch include Tom Kim, who has been precise with his irons and has a strong short game, and Rickie Fowler, who has had a roller coaster season but comes into the tournament with strong lead-in form.
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