For FedEx St Jude Championship pro-am participant Zach Thomson, a childhood brain tumor brought him to Memphis and eventually, it led to his love of golf. 

Jordan Spieth shoots an opening round 63 to take a 1-shot lead after the first day of play at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

An eagle helps Texan Jordan Spieth take a 1-stroke lead over Tom Kim in first-round of FedEx St. Jude Championship.

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“I’ve always wanted to come to a PGA event, and this was my chance because a friend of mine gave me the tickets,” Shane Bazzell said. “Even if I have to lay up at the house all day (Thursday), this will have been worth it.”

You know Clarence, the angel in “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Jack Sammons is nothing like him. But in this challenging time for Memphis, Sammons shares a story about Clarence. And Memphians should take it to heart.

Now in his 23rd year, the veteran has a well-honed perspective on his fine career. Also, for the 11th year, a FedEx Cessna Caravan airplane was named for the child or grandchild of an employee who is also a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Scottie Scheffler has never had a top 10 finish at TPC Southwind, and he missed the cut last year. But he’s hot heading into the 2023 FedEx St. Jude Championship.

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Former Memphians living in other parts of Tennessee return each year, drawn by community, the cause and of course some great golf.

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan had his first meeting with players Tuesday at TPC Southwind, offering few details on the agreement with the Saudi backer of LIV Golf that players said still involves several moving parts.

Thursday’s tee times have been pushed back until 10:15 a.m. and players will tee off No. 1 and No. 10.

Rain has suspended the Pro-Am at the FedEx St. Jude Classic on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. Play is scheduled to resume at 2 p.m.

Jon Rahm enters the FedEx St. Jude Championship as the top-ranked player in the FedEx Cup standings and will be one of the favorites when the action tees off Thursday at TPC Southwind.

Overall in 2024, the Tour will implement a calendar-year schedule for the first since 2012. It will feature 36 events.

The field of 70 PGA Tour golfers is set for the first event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs that begins Thursday, Aug.10, at TPC Southwind.

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Next week, the 70 best players in the world will be here — right here — to play the game like no one else in the world can.

This year’s U.S. Open winner will be making his second appearance at TPC Southwind.

Opening event of FedEx Cup playoffs is two weeks away.

The field continues to take shape for next month’s first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs.

After undergoing back surgery in April, the 26-year-old is looking forward to getting back on the course and seeing what changes are in store for his sport.

The new venue is “giving people a taste of what we know is incredible Southern hospitality and culture through the lens of the golf tournament.”

Jack Sammons was as surprised as anyone by the merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. He’s happy it could lead to the return of past champions like Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson. Beyond that, what does it mean for Memphis?

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