FedEx St. Jude Championship Begins with Tight Leaderboard; Tragedy Strikes Australian Golfer

The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs, got underway on August 13 in Memphis, Tennessee. After the first round, a five-way tie emerged at the top of the leaderboard, with notable names like Jordan Spieth among the leaders. The competition is intense as players vie for position to advance to the BMW Championship, with the top 50 moving on. However, some big names, including Rory McIlroy, found themselves near the bottom after a difficult opening day, while others like Jordan Spieth and Max Homa are focused on securing their spots in the playoffs.