Justin Rose plans to use a parasol to cope with heat at FedEx St. Jude
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Justin Rose prepares to defend his title at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, starting this week at TPC Southwind. With temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees, Rose aims to tackle the heat by incorporating a parasol for the first time in his career. He stressed the importance of hydration and forming good habits prior to the tournament. Despite a recent missed cut at The Open, Rose remains confident after a strong start to the 2026 season, highlighted by a win at the Farmers Insurance Open.
- •Rose won the FedEx St. Jude Championship last year.
- •He aims to manage the heat with a parasol during play.
- •Temperatures in Memphis are expected to rise above 100 degrees.
- •Rose missed the cut at The Open prior to this tournament.
- •He won the Farmers Insurance Open earlier in the season.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Rose to try something for the first time ever to help tackle the heat at the FedEx St. Jude
"Justin Rose will attempt to defend the FedEx St Jude Championship title he won last year at TPC Southwind. Rose pipped his good friend Tommy Fleetwood and J.
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