The stage is set for the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, where the top 50 players will battle it out to secure spots in the BMW Championship. As of midday Monday, only Rory McIlroy is taking this week off, and he’s still a lock to advance to the TOUR Championship.
Scottie Scheffler leads the FedExCup Playoffs standings, but his path to the title remains uncertain. A win at TPC Southwind would be a highlight in an otherwise inconsistent season, with only one top 10 among five top-15 finishes.
England’s Tommy Fleetwood is on fire, having cashed in 14 straight tournaments and winning two top-10s this season. However, his form has been inconsistent across six starts, making him a wild card more than others among the elite.
Rory McIlroy, currently second in FedExCup points, is taking it easy before the playoffs kick off. His decision doesn’t impact the golfers trying to secure spots in the BMW Championship. With every golfer having an equal chance to prevail, the competition will be fierce.
The course has been revamped for this year’s tournament, with new greens and tee boxes that have increased the overall size of the course by 4,500 square feet. The primary rough remains unchanged at three inches, but expect aggressive play off the tee more often than usual due to the go-low-or-go-home requirement.
With calm conditions expected all week, golfers will need to navigate challenging greens and tight fairways to outscore their opponents. The forecast points to hot and steamy air, with daytime temperatures easily climbing into the mid-90s, but a breeze is unlikely to provide relief.
As the playoffs get underway, every golfer’s path will be unique, and only those who deliver strong performances will have a chance to secure spots in the BMW Championship. The competition promises to be intense, and fans can expect thrilling golf as the best players battle it out for the FedExCup title.
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