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

Tournament Details:

• Location: TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee
• Dates: August 11-14
• Past Winners: Tony Finau (2022 playoff opener), Abraham Ancer (2021 at TPC Southwind)

The Field:

• 121 top-ranked PGA Tour professionals
• Features world #1 Scottie Scheffler and all major champions from 2022
• Notable absences: Nate Lashley, Daniel Berger, Lanto Griffin, Tommy Fleetwood

Course Overview - TPC Southwind:

• Par 70, 7,200+ yards
• Designer: Ron Prichard (1988)
• Layout: 2 par 5s, 4 par 3s, 13 par 4s
• Known for numerous bunkers and water hazards
• Challenging features include:
  • Par 5s over 525 yards each
  • 230+ yard par 3 (14th hole)
  • Three par 4s exceeding 480 yards

Top Betting Picks:

Cameron Smith (+1800)

• T5 finish at TPC Southwind last year
• Open Championship winner
• Three wins this season

Sam Burns (+3000)

• Runner-up at TPC Southwind last year
• Three wins this season
• Eight top-10 finishes in 21 events

Joaquin Niemann (+5000)

• Genesis Invitational winner
• Made cut in 16 of 21 events
• Four top-10 finishes
• Game suits TPC Southwind layout

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