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FedEx St. Jude Championship remains off PGA Tour Championship Series schedule

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

FedEx St. Jude Championship remains off PGA Tour Championship Series schedule

Summary

The PGA Tour confirmed that the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not be included as a Championship-level tournament when the revamped Tour format is implemented in 2028. This tournament, hosted at TPC Southwind since 2022, may transition to the Challenger Series. The Tour affirmed its continued partnership with FedEx and highlighted the significance of Memphis as a tour location.

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By the Numbers

•FedEx St. Jude Championship has been a playoff opener since 2022.
•Tournament could move to the Challenger Series in the future.
•PGA Tour recognizes FedEx's contributions since 1986.
•Championship Series events include several established tournaments.
•Next FedEx St. Jude Championship is set for August 11.

Latest Updates

10:40 PMYahoo Sports — In PGA Tour schedule shakeup, a playoff host won't be in Championship Series
9:44 PMESPN Golf — FedEx St. Jude not part of tour's top-tier series
12:58 PMYahoo Sports — Playoff stop not considered for PGA Tour's Championship Series

What they're saying

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The PGA Tour confirmed Wednesday that the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the leadoff postseason event since 2022, will not be part of the top-tier Championship Series in 2028.
— ESPN Golf

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The FedEx St. Jude Championship, the PGA Tour's playoff opener since 2022, was not under consideration to become a Championship-level tournament beginning in 2027.
— Yahoo Sports