St. Jude Championship 2025 Betting Odds, Forecasts, and Selections for Victory
The FedEx St. Jude Championship, a significant event in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs, is back at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. This year marks the second time the tournament has been held at this challenging course since its move from the New York metropolitan area in 2022.
TPC Southwind, designed by Ron Prichard, Hubert Green, and Fuzzy Zoeller, is a private 18-hole championship course that stretches over 7,200 yards. It features 75 bunkers and 11 water hazards, making it a formidable test for even the most skilled golfers. Among its toughest holes is the 14th hole, a 205-yard par 3 widely regarded as one of the hardest par 3s on the PGA Tour.
The tournament, initially held as the Westchester Classic in 1967, has undergone several sponsor and location changes over the years. It was rebranded as the FedEx St. Jude Championship in 2007 and moved to TPC Southwind in 2022, marking a significant geographical and branding shift.
Historically, the event had no cut and was contested by a field of around 70 players over four days without eliminating players after two rounds. The tournament format is stroke play, where the lowest cumulative score after 72 holes wins.
Notable moments in history include Phil Mickelson’s unusual experience in 2014 at Ridgewood Country Club, where his drives on the par-4 5th hole repeatedly bounced into hospitality areas, forcing tricky recovery shots.
This year, several top golfers are expected to compete, including Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, and Harris English. Sepp Straka, who has claimed two victories this season, has a great record in the FedEx St. Jude Championship and ranks high in relevant statistics. Russell Henley, currently in fourth place, could potentially upset the odds-on favorite, Scottie Scheffler, with consistent recent form and a good record at this event.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship offers 2,000 FedEx Cup points and $20 million in prize money, making it a highly coveted event for professional golfers. The top 50 players in the overall standings at the end of the tournament will move on to the BMW Championship.
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With its rich history and the course’s demanding nature, the FedEx St. Jude Championship is sure to provide an exciting and challenging competition for the world's best golfers.
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- Despite the challenging nature of TPC Southwind, several top players from the PGA Tour, such as Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffle, Justin Thomas, Harris English, Sepp Straka, and Russell Henley, will compete in the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
- The FedEx St. Jude Championship, a significant event on the PGA Tour's annual calendar, offers $20 million in prize money and 2,000 FedEx Cup points, making it a highly sought-after competition by professional golfers.
