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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 4 of the FedEx St. Jude Championship

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 17: Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the first hole during the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on August 17, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

The FedEx St. Jude Championship, part of the PGA Tour, took place in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, at the TPC Southwind golf course. The fourth and final round of the tournament concluded with Hideki Matsuyama from Japan leading the field. Matsuyama’s total score stood at 263. Tied for second place were Xander Schauffele from the USA and Viktor Hovland from Norway, both with a total score of 265. Scottie Scheffler from the USA held the fourth position with a total score of 266. In fifth place were Sam Burns and Nick Dunlap from the USA, each with a total score of 267.

The players who recorded the top rounds for the day were Xander Schauffele with a daily score of -7, playing alongside Eric Cole from the USA who also achieved a daily score of -7. Wyndham Clark from the USA followed with a daily score of -6.

The total prize money for the FedEx St. Jude Championship was set at $20,000,000. The video accompanying this article showcases the highlights of the fourth round of the tournament, capturing key moments and significant shots of the concluding day.

In summary, the final round saw competitive play with a few players making significant gains in their daily scores. The FedEx St. Jude Championship concluded with Hideki Matsuyama securing the top position on the leaderboard. For more detailed insights, you can watch the PGA Tour Highlights and the specific FedEx St. Jude Championship Highlights to see how the events unfolded.

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FedEx St. Jude Championship: The PGA Tour round 4 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 3 of the FedEx St. Jude Championship

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 16: Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on August 16, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The FedEx St. Jude Championship, part of the PGA Tour, is taking place in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, at the TPC Southwind golf course. The tournament carries a prize purse of $20,000,000. As the event moves into its final round, the current leaderboard has Hideki Matsuyama from Japan in the lead with a total score of 193, 17 under par. He is followed by Nick Dunlap from the USA, who is at a total score of 198, 12 under par. Viktor Hovland from Norway holds the third position with a total score of 199, 11 under par. Tied in fourth place are Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns, both from the USA, with total scores of 200, 10 under par.

In today’s third round, the players with the best daily scores were Hideki Matsuyama with a score of 6 under par, Jason Day from Australia with a score of 5 under par, and Jhonattan Vegas from Venezuela also with a score of 5 under par.

A video summary of the PGA Tour Highlights from the FedEx St. Jude Championship Highlights of round three showcases the most notable moments and performances. As the competition progresses into the final round, the focus is on who will emerge as the winner of this significant event.

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FedEx St. Jude Championship: The PGA Tour round 3 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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Watch: PGA Tour highlights from round 2 of the FedEx St. Jude Championship

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 16: Denny McCarthy of the United States walks the first fairway during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on August 16, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

The FedEx St. Jude Championship is part of the PGA Tour and is being held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This tournament is currently in its fourth and final round. The total prize money for this event is $20,000,000.

As of the final round, the leaderboard is led by Denny McCarthy from the USA and Hideki Matsuyama from Japan, both tied at first place with a total score of 129. McCarthy’s daily score for the round is -7, bringing his total score to -11. Matsuyama also posted a daily score of -6, which ties his total score at -11.

In third place is Sam Burns from the USA, who has a total score of 130, with a daily score of -7, making his total score -10. Following in fourth place is Scottie Scheffler from the USA with a total score of 131 and a daily score of -5, bringing his total to -9. Tied for fifth place are Justin Rose from England and Nick Dunlap from the USA, both with total scores of 132. Rose’s daily score is -4, and Dunlap’s daily score is -5, resulting in both having a total score of -8.

The three players with the best rounds today were Denny McCarthy, Sam Burns, and Viktor Hovland from Norway, each scoring a daily score of -7. Burns’ total score places him in third, while Hovland sits tied at seventh with a total score of 133.

For a comprehensive look at the PGA Tour highlights and the FedEx St. Jude Championship highlights, including detailed videos of the fourth round’s key moments, visit our website. This video compilation offers viewers a look at the critical plays and rounds in this concluding phase of the tournament.

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FedEx St. Jude Championship: The PGA Tour round 2 highlights

About the PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is the largest American professional golf tour. There are 36 tournaments on the tour’s schedule this season. The tournaments mainly take place in the USA, but there are also some international venues over the course of the season. The signature events introduced in 2023 offer higher prize money and a smaller field of participants. There will be a total of eight of these events in the 2024 season. The four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the PGA Tour. At the end of the tours season, the 70 best players in the FedEx Cup season rankings will play in a three-tournament play-off for overall tour victory and an extra 18 million dollars in prize money.

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PGA Tour Schedule for 2025 – A Traditional Tournament Is Moved

The 2025 PGA Tour Schedule. (Image: Getty)
The 2025 PGA Tour Schedule. (Image: Getty)

On Wednesday, the PGA Tour published its playing calendar for 2025. The calendar consists of 36 regular season events and 3 playoffs events. Like this year, eight signature events are part of the regular season. The signature events consist of the same tournaments as in 2024, with the only significant changes being the name of one tournament, one venue and one date. The most significant change was to the Memorial Tournament. While the plan this year was still Memorial, US Open and Travelers (2 signature events and a major), the Canadian Open will take the place of the Memorial Tournament. In 2025, golf legend Jack Nicklaus’ tournament will once again traditionally take place two weeks before the US Open.

The full 2025 PGA Tour schedule

The former Wells Fargo Championship is now called the Truist Championship and will take place at The Philadelphia Cricket Club instead of the Quail Hollow Club in 2025. The PGA Championship will be held at the Quail Hollow Club one week later.

PGA Tour: 51st edition of the Players Championship and the four Majors

Of course, the four Majors and the Players Championship are also part of the schedule. It all starts with the 51st Players Championship from 13 to 16 March 2025 – at the TPC Sawgrass, of course. The 89th Masters Tournament will take place as usual at Augusta National from 10 to 13 April 2025. This will be followed by the 107th PGA Championship from 15 to 18 May at Quail Hollow Club. The 125th edition of the US Open will be played at the infamous Oakmont CC from 12 to 15 June. The Open Championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland (17 to 20 July) will be the crowning Major finale.

Different venue for the BMW Championship

The BMW Championship is the second tournament of the FedExCup Playoffs. In recent years, the BMW Championship has regularly changed venues. This year, the men on the PGA Tour will be playing at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado, while a year later the Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland will be the venue for important points in the playoffs.

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Bronze Medalist Hideki Matsuyama Robbed After the Olympics

Hideki Matsuyama won bronze at the Olympics and was robbed shortly after. (Image: Getty)
Hideki Matsuyama won bronze at the Olympics and was robbed shortly after. (Image: Getty)

Former Masters winner Hideki Matsuyama was robbed during a stay in London, as were his caddie Shota Hayato and his swing coach Mikihito Kuromiya. The trio made a stopover in the English capital after the games in Paris. In an interview with Golf Digest Japan, Matsuyama revealed that his wallet had been stolen. His two team members’ passports and visas had been stolen, he said. The good news: The bronze medal from the Summer Olympics in Paris is still in his possession. From a sporting point of view, however, the incident has consequences.

Hideki Matsuyama lends caddie from his compatriot Ryo Hisatsune

Matsuyama’s caddie Hayato and coach Kuromiya had to return home to apply for replacement documents. This means he will be without his closest confidants for the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs. Instead of Shota Hayato, Taiga Tabuchi, the caddie of Matsuyama’s compatriot Ryo Hisatsune, will be at the 32-year-old’s bag this week. This information comes from the PGA Tour’s caddie list. Hisatsune finished 83rd in the FedExCup and missed out on the top 70 playoffs.

FedEx St.Jude Championship Leaderboard

Matsuyama talked to Golf Digest Japan about his new caddie:”I’m glad he accepted. He’s worked with Hisatsune this year, so I think he knows the ropes, and he can speak English, so I can rely on him.” Matsuyama does not yet know exactly when his regular team will return:”There’s a chance they’ll make it to the BMW Championship (second playoffs event), but we have to go into it thinking it’s close to zero.”

Hideki Matsuyama is in 8th place in the FedExCup ahead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event of the playoffs, and is therefore as good as guaranteed a place in the TOUR Championship. The top 30 in the FedExCup after the conclusion of the BMW Championship will play for the FedExCup title and a large prize purse at the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club.

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PGA Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose at the FedEx St. Jude Championship

The Tee Times of the British Players at the FedEx St. Jude Championship of the PGA Tour. (Source: Getty)
The Tee Times of the British Players at the FedEx St. Jude Championship of the PGA Tour. (Source: Getty)

The FedEx St. Jude Championship, part of the PGA Tour, will take place at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The tournament features a par-70 course and offers a prize fund of $20,000,000. Defending champion Lucas Glover will be among the competitors. The event will be televised on Sky: Thursday and Friday from 18:00, Saturday at 17:00, and Sunday from 16:30 (local times).

PGA Tour Tee Times for British Golfers

Justin Rose, from England, will begin his first round at 07:20, grouped with Ben Griffin (USA). His second round is set for 10:15.

Tommy Fleetwood, also from England, tees off at 08:20 along Cameron Young (USA) for the first round. Fleetwood’s second-round start is at 11:30.

Matthew Fitzpatrick, representing England, will start his first round at 11:10, playing alongside Keegan Bradley (USA). Fitzpatrick’s second round will begin at 08:00 on Friday.

Aaron Rai, another English golfer, tees off at 11:40 with Jason Day (AUS) in the first round. His second round is scheduled to start at 08:30.

Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland will begin at 09:45 on Thursday and will be joined by Collin Morikawa (USA) in the first round. McIlroy’s second round is set for 12:45 on Friday.

Player Country First Round Start Group Second Round Start
Justin Rose England 07:20 AM Ben Griffin (USA) 10:15 AM
Tommy Fleetwood England 08:20 AM Cameron Young (USA) 11:30 AM
Matthew Fitzpatrick England 11:10 AM Keegan Bradley (USA) 08:00 AM
Aaron Rai England 11:40 AM Jason Day (AUS) 08:30 AM
Rory McIlroy Northern Ireland 09:45 AM Collin Morikawa (USA) 12:45 PM
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PGA Tour Tee Times: Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele Start Into FedExCup Playoffs

The PGA Tour Tee Times of the FedEx St. Jude Championship for the american players. (Quelle: Getty)
The PGA Tour Tee Times of the FedEx St. Jude Championship for the american players. (Quelle: Getty)

The PGA Tour Tee Times for the upcoming FedEx St. Jude Championship have been announced. This event takes place at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The tournament, part of the PGA Tour, offers a prize pool of $20,000,000. Defending champion Lucas Glover will be among the competitors. The course is set to a par of 70. Broadcast times are scheduled for Thursday and Friday starting at 18:00, Saturday at 17:00, and Sunday at 16:30 on Sky.

PGA Tour Tee Times for American Players

Jordan Spieth will be teeing off at 13:05 on Thursday alongside Mark Hubbard (USA). For the second round on Friday, their tee time is at 09:55.

Justin Thomas starts his first round at 09:05 on Thursday. He is grouped with Brian Harman (USA). Their second round begins at 12:05 on Friday.

Scottie Scheffler begins his tournament at 12:45 on Thursday. He will be playing with Xander Schauffele. Their second round will start at 09:35 on Friday.

Patrick Cantlay has his first-round tee time set for 12:25 on Thursday, with playing partner Byeong Hun An (KOR). Their second round is scheduled for 09:15 on Friday.

Tee Times for US Players at the PGA Tour

Tee Time Hole Player 1 Player 2
7:20 AM 1 Justin Rose ENG Ben Griffin USA
8:30 AM 1 Cameron Young USA Tommy Fleetwood ENG
9:05 AM 1 Justin Thomas USA Brian Harman USA
9:35 AM 1 Wyndham Clark USA Ludvig Åberg SWE
9:45 AM 1 Rory McIlroy NIR Collin Morikawa USA
12:45 PM 1 Scottie Scheffler USA Xander Schauffele USA
Tee Time Day 2 Hole Player 1 Player 2
10:15 AM 1 Justin Rose ENG Ben Griffin USA
11:30 AM 1 Cameron Young USA Tommy Fleetwood ENG
12:05 PM 1 Justin Thomas USA Brian Harman USA
12:35 PM 1 Wyndham Clark USA Ludvig Åberg SWE
12:45 PM 1 Rory McIlroy NIR Collin Morikawa USA
09:35 AM 1 Scottie Scheffler USA Xander Schauffele USA
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PGA Tour: How does the FedExCup work?

How does the FedExCup work? (Photo: Getty)
How does the FedExCup work? (Photo: Getty)

The PGA Tour introduced a new format in 2007 with the FedExCup. The FedExCup is split into two main parts: over 36 regular PGA Tour events and three Playoff tournaments at the end of the season, leading up to the Tour Championship, where the season champion is determined. Winning individual events and the overall title comes with significant financial rewards, with the FedExCup champion earning an extra $25 million. Tiger Woods was the first to win the FedExCup in 2007, and he, along with Rory McIlroy, is one of the few players to have won it twice.

Points Vary by Tournament Importance

To compete in the FedExCup, players must have full PGA Tour membership. Eligible players earn points starting from the season’s beginning, with point values varying based on the tournament’s prestige. Winners can earn between 300 and 750 points depending on the event.

The major championships (Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship) and the Players Championship offer 750 FedExCup points to the winner. The newly added Signature Events provide 700 points. Most other PGA Tour events grant 500 points, except for alternate events running alongside major tournaments, which offer 300 points to the winner.

The stakes increase significantly during the Playoffs, where point allocations change dramatically. Each Playoff event awards 2,000 points to the winner, four times the amount of a regular season event.

Points System Creates Playoff Drama

The top 70 players at the end of the regular season keep their PGA Tour cards and qualify for the FedExCup Playoffs, beginning with the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Since 2019, the Playoffs have been shortened to three events. This change has made the Playoffs more competitive and less volatile. At the St. Jude Championship, 20 players are eliminated, leaving only the top 50 to advance to the BMW Championship.

At the BMW Championship, there is no cut, meaning all players compete through 72 holes. This rule adds to the tension, as even the leader with 2,000 points can be overtaken by any player in the field. However, those at the top still have the best chance to win the FedExCup.

In the past, Playoff points were reset before the final event, meaning that only strong performances in the finale would count. But since 2019, the Tour Championship uses a staggered start system based on Playoff rankings. The leader begins the final event at 10-under par, followed by second place at 8-under, and so on, down to even par for players ranked 26th to 30th. This system rewards consistency throughout the Playoffs while still allowing for a competitive final event.

What does the new format change?

Previously, Playoff points were reset before the finale to keep the competition open until the last event. However, this led to confusion and criticism, including from Tiger Woods, who argued that it didn’t reward season-long performance. The new system aims to make the FedExCup more accessible, particularly for the top 30 players. While the changes wouldn’t have drastically altered past outcomes, they do change how the final event unfolds. Some players excel when chasing down a leader, while others perform better when protecting a lead.

“I would feel better about a ten-stroke lead for four days than having to start from 30th place in the FedExCup like everyone else did before,” said 2015 FedExCup champion Jordan Spieth.

“The new system still gives a player a chance to finish really high and start a run in a week, but at the same time rewards those who have earned it at the top. I like that every shot counts, but also that some count a little more than others by rewarding a good season,” said 2010 FedEx Champion Jim Furyk.

The final Playoff event offers a doubled prize. Each Playoff tournament has a $20 million purse, with the winner taking the largest share. The FedExCup champion earns an additional $25 million from a $100 million bonus pool, most of which is paid directly to the players, with some set aside in a retirement fund accessible at age 45.

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PGA Tour: The Race to the FedExCup Playoffs – Why Even a Victory Is Not Enough

PGA Tour: Davis Riley misses the playoffs despite winning a tournament. (Photo: Getty)

The Wyndham Championship marked the end of the 36-event regular season of the PGA Tour, determining the top 70 players who will advance to the FedExCup Playoffs. These Playoffs, consisting of three tournaments, begin with the FedEx St. Jude Championship and continue with the BMW Championship. Only the top 50 players from the St. Jude Championship will move on to the next stage, and this group will also earn spots in all Signature Events in 2025. The season then culminates at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, where the top 30 players will compete for the FedExCup title and a significant $25 million prize. This article takes a closer look at who secured their place, who missed out, and why even a tournament victory doesn’t always guarantee a spot in the Playoffs.

The Top 10 Players: Leading the Standings

Leading the charge into the Playoffs are the season’s standout performers, Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, occupying the first and second spots, respectively. Following closely are Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, and Wyndham Clark, all of whom have shown exceptional form throughout the year. Ludvig Aberg, making waves in his debut full season on the PGA Tour, impressively holds the sixth position. He is trailed by Sahith Theegala and Hideki Matsuyama. Perhaps the most unexpected presence in the top 10 is South Korea’s Sungjae Im, who clinched the ninth spot. Rounding out the elite group is Ireland’s Shane Lowry.

Notable Players Missing the Playoffs

Not surprisingly, Tiger Woods is absent from the Playoffs roster. The legendary golfer, who now selectively participates in Majors and his own Genesis Invitational, wrapped up the season in 220th place. For Woods, the result holds little consequence as his focus has long shifted to the bigger stages of the sport. Rickie Fowler, a recent father, also failed to make the top 70, finishing 106th, far from the qualifying mark. Europe’s Ryder Cup stalwart Nicolai Hojgaard, who played a pivotal role in Rome, finds himself on the outside looking in after finishing 81st in the standings.

Matt Kuchar’s remarkable streak of 17 consecutive Playoff appearances came to a halt this year, as he finished 103rd. Similarly, Kevin Kisner, who will once again lend his insights as an NBC commentator during the Playoffs, ended his campaign in 196th place.

The Davis Riley Scenario: When a Win Isn’t Enough

Davis Riley’s situation underscores the unforgiving nature of the FedExCup Playoffs qualification process. Despite claiming victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, earning a hefty 500 FedExCup points, Riley narrowly missed the cut, finishing 71st—just one spot shy of advancing. This scenario highlights that a single win, no matter how significant, doesn’t guarantee a Playoff spot. A comparison with Sepp Straka, who has yet to secure a win in 2024, further illustrates this point. Straka’s consistency, particularly in the Signature Events, propelled him to 18th in the standings. His two top-five finishes at the RBC Heritage and the Memorial Tournament earned him more points than Riley’s lone victory.

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Scottie Scheffler: $8 Million Earned While Sitting on the Couch

Scottie Scheffler secured a massive bonus due to his dominance on the PGA Tour. (Source: Getty)
Scottie Scheffler secured a massive bonus due to his dominance on the PGA Tour. (Source: Getty)

Sounding like something out of a fairy tale, Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Olympic champion, found himself $8 million richer this past weekend—all while relaxing on the couch with his family. While many of his peers were battling it out at the Wyndham Championship and the women were competing in golf at the Olympics in Paris, Scheffler opted for a quieter weekend at home with his wife Meredith and their baby, Bennett.

Scottie Scheffler Collects Big Bonus

Despite not swinging a club, the World No. 1 golfer saw his bank account swell overnight, thanks to the “Comcast Business Tour Top 10” bonus. Scheffler secured this massive payout by dominating the season-long points race, a competition that concluded with the Wyndham Championship. His lead was so substantial that no one could catch him, ensuring he would take home the top prize.

This windfall brings Scheffler’s earnings for the season to an astounding $36.148 million, including both prizes and bonuses. And the season isn’t over yet. With the FedEx Cup Playoffs just around the corner, there are still several lucrative opportunities on the horizon.

Scheffler’s success this year is nothing short of remarkable, and his latest financial gain—earned without lifting a finger—highlights just how dominant he has been throughout the season. As the playoffs loom, all eyes will be on Scheffler to see if he can continue this incredible run and add even more to his already impressive earnings.