PGA Tour opens FedEx St. Jude Championship with 69-player field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:07 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The FedEx St. Jude Championship, part of the PGA Tour playoffs, begins with an unusual 69-man field due to a back injury suffered by Daniel Berger. Initially announced as a 70-player field, Berger's absence follows his failure to commit after finishing the regular season ranked 60th in the FedExCup standings. Berger's spot will remain unfilled since playoff events do not have an alternate list. Rory McIlroy is among the returning stars, while Justin Rose aims to defend his title as the first repeat winner since 2007, amidst other notable players like Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth also participating.
- •The tournament is at TPC Southwind, starting August 2026.
- •Berger qualified 60th but withdrew due to injury.
- •Rory McIlroy returns after sitting out last year.
- •Justin Rose seeks to defend his title at the event.
- •Field does not include any alternates for playoff events.
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour Pro's No-Show Forces FedEx St. Jude Championship to Follow Unusual Field
"A back injury has forced the FedEx Cup to open with an unusual 69-man field. The FedEx Cup playoffs kicked off this week with a field stacked enough to draw back stars like Rory McIlroy, who sat out last year.
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