Scottie Scheffler's FedExCup Fate on the Line in Memphis
Scottie Scheffler is carrying a massive lead of nearly 800 points into the FedExCup Playoffs, starting with the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis this week.
The top 70 golfers in the standings have qualified for the tournament at TPC Southwind, but only the top 50 will move on to the BMW Championship after Sunday night's results. Scheffler's 4,123 points in the standings are a significant advantage, making him the clear favorite to win the tournament.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship marks the beginning of the postseason, with the winner earning 750 points. This week's event has attracted a strong field, with top-ranked players like Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood competing.
Rory McIlroy, who has been out since the British Open, is back in action and ranked No. 12 in the FedExCup standings. He's a strong contender to challenge Scheffler's dominance.
Tommy Fleetwood, the winner of the Tour Championship last season, is also in the field, but faces a challenge to advance to the BMW Championship. Fleetwood is ranked No. 9 in the standings with 2,046 points.
The FedExCup bubble is tight, with several big names on the cusp of advancing to the next round. Jordan Spieth and Sungjae Im are two notable players who will need strong performances to secure their spots in the BMW Championship.
Jackson Koivun, who turned pro last month, is the last man in the field at No. 70. He'll need another solid outing to keep his inaugural postseason run alive. Last week's winner Michael Brennan is sitting at No. 47, having earned his spot in the playoffs with his victory at the Wyndham Championship.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship will be broadcast on the Golf Channel and CBS, with all times ET. The tournament schedule is as follows:
Thursday, August 13: Golf Channel | 2-6 p.m.
Friday, August 14: Golf Channel | 2-6 p.m.
Saturday, August 15: Golf Channel | 1-3 p.m., CBS | 3-6 p.m.
Sunday, August 16: Golf Channel | 1-3 p.m., CBS | 3-6 p.m.
The FedExCup Playoffs schedule is as follows:
FedEx St. Jude Championship: August 13-16, TPC Southwind | Memphis, Tennessee
BMW Championship: August 20-23, Bellerive Country Club | St. Louis, Missouri
Tour Championship: August 27-30, East Lake Golf Club | Atlanta
The FedEx St. Jude Championship is set to begin on Thursday, August 13, with the top 70 golfers in the standings competing for a spot in the BMW Championship.
Source: Yahoo Sports