The FedEx St. Jude Championship launches the three-event season finale with top PGA Tour players competing at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the betting odds, followed by a strong field including Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, and Ludvig Aberg.
Here are our top picks for the FedEx Cup Playoffs opener.
Best Picks
Patrick Cantlay to win outright (+2,500 at BetMGM) Cantlay has been in strong form, with back-to-back Top 5 finishes before placing 25th at The Open. Returning to TPC Southwind, where he finished second last season, he ranks high in tee-to-green metrics. Cantlay is also a solid choice for a Top-20 finish at -110.
Sleeper Pick: Russell Henley (+3,500 at FanDuel) Henley’s strong current form and positive history at TPC Southwind make him a solid contender. He finished T6 last year and continues to gain strokes across the board. Henley is also a good bet for a Top-20 finish at +100.
Prop Picks
Davis Thompson Top 30 (-110 at BetRivers) Thompson is having a breakout season, currently 24th in the FedEx Cup Standings. Despite limited experience at TPC Southwind, his game has been consistent, making him a strong candidate for a Top 30 finish.
Matchup Pick: Rory McIlroy over Collin Morikawa (-120 at Caesars) McIlroy has had five Top 10 finishes in his past eight events. His familiarity with TPC Southwind and consistent performance here give him an edge over Morikawa, whose short game has been inconsistent lately.
Round 1 Pick: Cameron Young Under 68.5 (-125 at FanDuel) Young has consistently performed well in the opening rounds at TPC Southwind, making him a solid choice to score 68 or better in the first round.
FedEx St. Jude Championship Odds
- Scottie Scheffler: +330
- Xander Schauffele: +800
- Rory McIlroy: +1,000
- Collin Morikawa: +1,200
- Ludvig Aberg: +2,000
- Patrick Cantlay: +2,200
- Tommy Fleetwood: +2,500
- Hideki Matsuyama: +2,500
