The PGA Tour postseason gets underway at TPC Southwind in Memphis with the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where the top 70 golfers in the standings vie for a spot in the next playoff leg, according to Yahoo Sports. Only the top 50 players in the FedExCup standings at the conclusion of Sunday’s play will advance to the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, making this week a critical turning point for several high-profile contenders.
Scottie Scheffler enters the postseason holding a commanding lead over the rest of the field, according to Yahoo Sports. Scheffler sits atop the standings with 4,123 points, maintaining a nearly 800-point cushion ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick, who is second with 3,329 points. Cameron Young holds the third position with 3,161 points, followed by Wyndham Clark at 2,255 points and Chris Gotterup at 2,254 points.
With no cuts at FedExCup Playoffs events and 750 points awarded to the tournament winner, players dwelling on the postseason bubble face immediate pressure to climb the leaderboard, as reported by Yahoo Sports. The stakes extend beyond the immediate tournament, as securing a top-50 finish locks up entry into all signature events for 2027, according to the Detroit Free Press.
The Battle Around the Top-50 Cutline
Maverick McNealy occupies the pivotal No. 50 position on the bubble with 806 points, according to Detroit Free Press. Immediately inside the cutline are Alex Noren at No. 46 with 859 points, Michael Brennan at No. 47 with 857 points, Matt McCarty at No. 48 with 838 points, and Keith Mitchell at No. 49 with 811 points, as detailed by Yahoo Sports.
Several players find themselves just outside the top 50 and needing strong finishes in Tennessee. Harris English sits at No. 51 with 779 points and requires a solo 31st-finish or better to stay alive, according to Detroit Free Press. Max Homa stands at No. 52 with 767 points and needs at least a two-way tie for 25th, while Sungjae Im sits at No. 53 with 764 points and requires a two-way tie for 24th.
Jordan Spieth enters the week at No. 54 with 762 points and needs a solo 23rd-place finish or better to mathematically pass McNealy and advance, according to Yahoo Sports and the Detroit Free Press. Daniel Berger is the only qualified golfer who opted not to play this week, sitting at No. 60 and officially ending his postseason run, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Rookies and Field Highlights at TPC Southwind
Jackson Koivun enters the field as the final qualifier at No. 70 after turning professional just last month, according to Yahoo Sports. Koivun matched a record previously set by Tiger Woods by needing only five professional starts to earn a playoff berth, and he requires another solid performance in Memphis to maintain his debut postseason run.
Michael Brennan secured his playoff spot by winning the Wyndham Championship last week, lifting him to No. 47 in the standings, as noted by Yahoo Sports. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy returns to competition for the first time since the British Open, sitting comfortably at No. 12 in the FedExCup standings.
Broadcast Schedule and Upcoming Postseason Dates
The FedEx St. Jude Championship runs from August 13 to August 16 at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, according to Yahoo Sports. Golf Channel and CBS provide live television coverage throughout the weekend.
Following the conclusion of play in Memphis, the surviving top 50 golfers will travel to Bellerive Country Club for the BMW Championship from August 20 to August 23, as reported by Yahoo Sports. The playoffs will then conclude with the top 30 players advancing to the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 27 to August 30.