PGA Tour moves Memphis Championship to Challenger Series in 2028

The PGA Tour has announced that the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis will lose its FedEx Cup playoff status starting in 2028. The tournament, which has been part of the postseason for the past four years, will be downgraded to a Challenger Series event. This change comes as part of a revamped competitive structure by the PGA Tour. Dakota Cunningham, a former St. Jude patient, expressed disappointment, noting that the tournament's spotlight on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will diminish, affecting both the hospital and Memphis community. The PGA Tour’s decision has prompted reflections on the event’s impact on local families and patients.

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