Overview

• Scottie Scheffler opened with the lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, extending his dominant season with four wins including two majors.
• Rory McIlroy opted out of Memphis under the playoff’s points-only rule, preserving his spot in next week’s BMW Championship without playing.
• Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau and Jordan Spieth began the week on the cusp of the top 50 and face must-make scenarios to avoid elimination.
• The FedEx Cup playoffs feature no cuts, elevated points in the first two events and a new even-par start at the Tour Championship.
• Several high-profile players such as Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele enter the postseason still seeking their first win of 2025.