The FedEx St. Jude Championship kicks off the FedEx Cup Playoffs at TPC Southwind in Memphis from August 11-14. This prestigious tournament, featuring a $15 million purse with $2.7 million going to the winner, replaces The Northern Trust as the playoff opener.

The Field

• 121 of the top 125 FedEx Cup ranked players
• Features top 10 world-ranked players and 22 of top 25
• Notable players:
  • Scottie Scheffler (World #1, FedEx Cup leader)
  • Patrick Cantlay (Defending FedEx Cup champion)
  • Major champions: Justin Thomas, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Cameron Smith

TPC Southwind Course Details

• Par 70, 7,200+ yards
• Challenging layout with numerous bunkers and water hazards
• Course breakdown:
  • 2 par 5s (525+ yards each)
  • 4 par 3s (14th hole extends 230+ yards)
  • 12 par 4s (three measuring 480+ yards)

Top Betting Picks

Cameron Smith (+1800)

• T5 finish here last season
• Recent Open Championship winner
• Strong potential for 4th win this year

Sam Burns (+3000)

• Runner-up last year with final round 64
• Three wins this season
• 8 top-10 finishes in 21 events

Joaquin Niemann (+5000)

• Genesis Invitational winner
• Made cut in 16 of 21 events
• Game suits course layout
• Four top-10 finishes this season

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