The third round FedEx St. Jude Championship stopped at 2:59 pm. But it was not the weather that played spoilsport this time, unlike Friday . Rather, it was something much deeper, more symbolic. It was a tribute to Fred Smith , the founder of FedEx, who passed away at the age of 80 in June. And the moment was unlike any other you have seen. “You get goosebumps just thinking about the concept,” tournament executive director Joe Tomek said before the tournament. And the execution? Flawless. The FedEx Plane flyover, followed by a moment of complete silence, brought the tribute full circle.

The playoff’s flyover tribute wasn’t just for the fans—it was a moment that touched the players, too. As the course fell completely silent, a Boeing 777 swept low overhead, bearing the initials “FWS

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