PGA Tour's Memphis event faces uncertainty ahead of future changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Scottie Scheffler secured a commanding victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship held on August 16, finishing with a score of 17-under 263. The performance, while impressive, signals a bittersweet future for Memphis as the PGA Tour plans to implement significant changes in 2028, ending Memphis' long-standing role in playoff events. This year's championship could be the last of its kind, with executives indicating ticket sales and attendance are at all-time highs. Despite local disappointment over the PGA's decision, there are whispers of potential reconsideration regarding Memphis' status in upcoming events. The scheduling for the tournament may also shift to an earlier date in the year.
- •Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship with 17-under 263.
- •Memphis set to lose playoff event status in 2028.
- •Local officials express hope for reconsideration of Memphis' future.
- •Attendance and ticket sales reportedly at all-time highs.
- •Tournament schedule may shift to earlier dates in coming years.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Is it too late for PGA Tour to reconsider Memphis' fate? Here's to hope
"There was more than a tinge of bittersweetness to Scottie Scheffler’s masterpiece at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. But what if the door isn't closed?
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