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The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship marks the beginning of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Playoffs from August 7–10 at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Only the top 70 players in the FedEx Cup standings qualified, and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama headline the field. This no‑cut event features a $20 million purse, with the winner earning 2,000 FedEx Cup points.
Round One Pairings & Tee Times (EDT)
Top contenders kick off Thursday morning:
- 10:15 AM: Cameron Young & Shane Lowry
- 10:25 AM: Keegan Bradley & Maverick McNealy
- 10:35 AM: Ben Griffin & Harris English
- 12:45 PM (approx.): Scottie Scheffler & Sepp Straka lead featured pairing
Pairings continue in sequential slots throughout the morning, highlighting standout matchups like Xander Schauffele and Aldrich Potgieter, Nick Taylor and Collin Morikawa, and JJ Spaun with Tommy Fleetwood.
How to Watch
Live coverage begins Thursday with Golf Channel from 2–6 PM ET. NBC and Peacock will handle weekend broadcasts starting Saturday afternoon. Online streaming is available via PGA Tour Live through ESPN+, while Peacock will simulcast NBC’s telecasts, including featured groups and weekend coverage.
What’s at Stake
The event carries significant weight: only the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings after this week will advance to next week’s BMW Championship. The top 30 will then qualify for the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake. With Rory McIlroy opting out, the title favourites include Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Sepp Straka, Russell Henley, and others with strong season-long form.
