The 2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs begin this week with the first of three consecutive events to determine a champion. First up is the FedEx St. Jude Championship from TPC Southwind in Memphis, TN. Playing as a par 70 at slightly under 7,300 yards, players should expect plenty of heat and humidity which could lead to a winning score of between -15 and -20 under par.
A field of 69 players will tee it up this week with only Masters champion Rory McIlroy skipping this event among the top-70 in the FedExCup Standings. Only the top-50 will move on to next week's BMW Championship in Maryland. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is a commanding favorite at +280 odds, followed by Xander Schauffele (+1600), Justin Thomas (+2200), and Tommy Fleetwood (+2500). Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama is +4000 (risk $