The 2026 St. Jude Championship kicked off the FedEx Cup Playoffs in Memphis, with all top stars participating in the first event after Rory McIlroy's decision to join the field.
The absence of only Daniel Berger, who opted not to commit to the field, is notable, as he was ranked 60th in the standings. This year, McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and other top players are competing at TPC Southwind, including last year's winner, Justin Rose.
The battle for the top 50 spots will also be a key subplot all weekend, with several players looking to advance to the BMW Championship next week. Michael Brennan, the winner of the previous week's event, along with Matt McCarty, Keith Mitchell, and Maverick McNealy, are currently occupying the last four spots in the top 50.
Scheffler tied a course record with a 61 on Friday, taking a three-shot lead into the weekend. Sungjae Im and Viktor Hovland are his closest pursuers, with Spieth trailing by five shots.
The 2026 St. Jude Championship leaderboard will be closely watched, particularly on Saturday. Fans can follow the action live on the PGA Tour website.
For those looking to watch the action on television, there are several options available. On Thursday and Friday, early TV coverage will be available on Golf Channel from 1-3 p.m. and live TV coverage on CBS from 3-6 p.m. The same schedule will be followed on Saturday, with the addition of live streaming on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App.
In addition to the TV coverage, fans can also follow the action on the PGA Tour Live and NBC Sports App. The live streaming option will provide up-to-the-minute updates on the leaderboard and allow fans to follow their favorite players throughout the tournament.
The FedEx Cup Playoffs are a critical stretch of the PGA Tour season, with the top 50 players advancing to the BMW Championship next week. The 2026 St. Jude Championship marks the first event in this crucial stretch, and fans are eagerly anticipating the action on the course.
Scheffler will look to maintain his lead and advance to the next round, while others will be vying for a spot in the top 50. The weekend's action will be closely watched, and fans can follow the leaderboard live on the PGA Tour website.
Source: CBS