The 2025 PGA Tour playoffs roared into life this week with the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. With a hefty $20 million purse and $3.6 million awaiting the winner, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler heads the field as heavy favorite.
Despite reigning as FedExCup leader, Scheffler recently emerged from a hand injury sustained during a kitchen accident. Yet his form has been impeccable—he claimed two major titles this season and added multiple victories, including Memorial and Open Championship glory.
Meanwhile, golf ace Rory McIlroy, ranked second in FedExCup standings, opted to skip Memphis—choosing instead to save energy for the grueling playoff stretch ahead. Former major winner Rich Beem called it a smart move, noting the punishing heat in Memphis can degrade performance over four rounds.
The pressure is on to perform—only the top 50 after this week move on to the BMW Championship, with merely thirty destined for the TOUR Championship. This format has elevated the drama, making every shot and putt critical.
As cheers echo through the fairways and playoff hopes hang in the balance, Scheffler aims to solidify his dominance while the rest of the field battles tooth and nail for advancement.