Well, we have finally arrived at the FedEx Cup Playoffs, where the top 70 golfers in the FedEx Cup standings have qualified for the first of the season ending three events. World number one Scottie Scheffler is currently listed as the favorite in the FedEx St. Jude Championship odds with an extensive list of talented players sitting right behind him. With so much on the line this, don’t be surprised to see FedEx St. Jude Championship sleeper picks contending with entry into next week’s BMW Championship on the line. There is no FedEx St. Jude Championship projected cut line in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, so players will have four rounds to position themselves into contention, where they can move on to next week.
Current Favorites to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship
Player
Odds
Scottie Scheffler
+175
Hideki Matsuyama
+300
Sam Burns
+700
Denny McCarthy
+800
Viktor Hovland
+2200
Xander Schauffele
+2500
Billy Horschel
+3000
Justin Rose
+3000
Nick Dunlap
+4500
Robert MacIntyre
+5500
Odds provided by FanDuel – accurate as of August 17
What a season it has been for Scheffler, as he continues to build on his legendary season following a win at the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition. A jaw dropping six wins on the PGA Tour, with 14 top-10 finishes in just 16 events played, 2024 has truly been a special year for Scheffler. There is no reason to believe his red-hot season won’t continue this week as the players invade Memphis. FedEx St. Jude Championship odds show Scheffler at the top of the list this week as the betting favorite and the reasons for that are endless. Look for Scheffler to keep the good times rolling in Tennessee this week.
If not for Scheffler’s ridiculous season we would no doubt be touting Xander Schauffele as the best golfer on the PGA Tour this year. With two majors under his belt, it’s been a season to remember for the 30-year-old. Schauffele was in the driver’s seat at the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition, but struggled during his final round shooting a 73, and eventually ending in a tie for ninth. FedEx St. Jude Championship odds list Schauffele as a strong contender for a lot of reasons, with eight straight top-15 finishes, don’t hesitate to throw belief behind Xander this week.
Rory McIlroy (+200000 at Caesars Sportsbook)
*Odds were +1000
Of course, Rory McIlroy is one of the favorites in the FedEx St. Jude Championship odds, though it’s harder to gauge which Rory we’ll get. As he’s sitting third in the FedEx Cup standings, 2024 has been a momentous year for the Northern Ireland native, with two wins this season. However, people tend to remember the missed putts at the end of the U.S. Open, which helped extend his 10-year drought of seasons without winning a major championship. With six top-10 finishes this season and 13 top-25’s in 16 starts, it truly has been a fun year for him. Look for McIlroy to be in contention for the title this week, as he gets set to tee it up in Memphis for the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
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Collin Morikawa (+75000 at FanDuel sportsbook)
*Odds were +1200
It’s been a little bit of a fly under the radar season for Collin Morikawa, though he does sit fourth in the FedEx Cup standings, even without a win this season. Sixth in the official world golf rankings, the 27-year-old does have seven top-10 finishes this year. With no missed cuts since the Arnold Palmer, 2024 has been a very consistent season for Morikawa. FedEx St. Jude Championship odds list Morikawa as one the best bets to come through this week at TPC Southwind and the reasons for that are obvious due to his steady play. Keep Morikawa in mind when making your selections this week for the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Ludvig Aberg (+75000 at FanDuel sportsbook)
*Odds were +2200
Wrapping up our list of top golfers for the FedEx St. Jude Championship is Ludvig Aberg who, like the others, is having a fantastic year. Sitting sixth in the FedEx Cup standings, and fourth in the official world golf rankings, 2024 has been a special season for Aberg. Without a win on the 2024 calendar, Aberg does have two runners-up finishes on the season, to go with seven top-10 finishes. Aberg may be priced as one of the favorites, he’s also receiving longshot odds from some sportsbooks, so tread carefully when considering backing him at the event.
A nice longshot to follow this week is Belgium’s Thomas Detry. Still in search of his first PGA Tour victory, Detry does have an impressive four top-10 finishes on the year. Sitting 34th in the FedEx Cup standings, Detry has a lot to play for in the coming weeks to solidify his position in the top 30 and qualify for the season ending Tour Championship. A tie for ninth at the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition has Detry feeling good about his game heading into the playoffs. When looking at longshots at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, Detry is someone to keep a close eye on.
FedEx St. Jude Championship recent winners
Year
Winner
2023
Lucas Glover
2022
Will Zalatoris
2021
Tony Finau
2020
Dustin Johnson
2019
Patrick Reed
FedEx St. Jude Championship betting trends
It’s tough to produce trends for a tournament that hasn’t been in existence for a prolonged period, however there is one thing that stands out over the last couple of editions of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Since the tournament became the FedEx St. Jude Championship in 2022 the tournament winning score has been -15 and the tournament has gone to a playoff. If you can find good odds on a winning score of -15 or that the tournament goes to a playoff then I suggest you grab the number.
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FedEx St. Jude Championship debutants
Jake Knapp (+500000 at bet365 sportsbook)
*Odds were +40000
Sitting right at number 50 in the FedEx Cup standings, PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp is set up for an opportunity of a lifetime as he gets set to tee it up in the first leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs. One win on the season put the first-year pro in prime position to know that he was going to be in the season finishing event months ago. Hasn’t played since withdrawing after a third round 81 at the 3M Open, Knapp will have to be in fine form if he is going to hang onto his number 50 ranking and qualify for next week’s BMW Championship.
How to read FedEx St. Jude Championship betting odds
Reading golf betting odds is just as easy as reading betting odds on any other sport. For example, if you liked Ludvig Aberg this week to do well but thought he may not win you could bet that he will come in the top-10 at +190. That means bet $10 and if Aberg comes in the top-10 this week then you win $19.
How to bet on the FedEx St. Jude Championship
There are several ways to bet on the FedEx St. Jude Championship this week. One bet that stands out, however, is that Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood, and Tony Finau will all finish in the top 20 this week. At +512 that means risk $10 to win $51.20.
FedEx St. Jude Championship Info
When
Where
Defending champion
How to watch
August 15 – August 18
TPC Southwind
Lucas Glover
Golf Channel/NBC
FedEx St. Jude Championship odds FAQ’s
Who has won the most FedEx St. Jude Championships?
Vijay Singh leads the way with four career victories at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Singh won for the first time in 1993 when it was known as the Buick Classic and he would win the event again two years later in 1995. The man from Fiji would win for the third time in 2006 when it was known as the Barclays Classic and then he would win for the fourth and final time in 2008 at The Barclays.
How long has the FedEx St. Jude Championship been an event on the PGA Tour?
The FedEx St. Jude Championship became the title sponsor of the event in 2022. Prior to that the tournament went by several different names including the Northern Trust, The Barclays, Barclays Classic and the Buick Classic to name a few over the past number of years.
What is the tournament record score at the FedEx St. Jude Championship?
The tournament record score was set by a score of 254 by Dustin Johnson in 2020. Johnson shot an incredible -30 that year en route to winning what was the Northern Trust at the time. Johnson won by an impressive 11 strokes shattering the tournament scoring record.
What is the course record at TPC Southwind?
The course record at TPC Southwind is 61 and has been accomplished twice professionally, both times at the St. Jude Classic. Jay Delsing recorded it first in the fourth round back in 1993. Then eight years later Bob Estes shot 61 in the first round and eventually won the event in 2001.
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