The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship is set to kick off with an intriguing lineup of players, many of whom are on the bubble to secure their spot in the top 50 of the FedExCup playoff standings. This year's tournament, held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, promises to be a thrilling spectacle as some of the best golfers in the world compete for a share of the $15 million purse.
One of the most anticipated pairings is the showdown between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who will be teeing off in the middle of an Augusta heatwave in southwestern Tennessee. The pressure is on for these players to perform, especially with the playoff advancing scenarios in mind.
The tournament gets underway with a unique twist, as Jackson Koivun, the reigning back-to-back Haskins Award winner, will entertain the fans first. Koivun will go off alone at 8:10 ET, with Daniel Berger's withdrawal leaving an uneven number of players in the field.
Golf Channel will provide live coverage of the first round, with live scoring available on their website and mobile app. The marquee pairing of Scheffler and McIlroy will tee off at 9:30 AM, followed by a host of other high-profile players.
The round 1 tee times for TPC Southwind are as follows:
- 8:10 AM: Jackson Koivun
- 8:20 AM: Sam Stevens, Pierceson Coody
- 8:30 AM: Harris English, Maverick McNealy
- 8:40 AM: Alex Noren, Eric Cole
- 8:50 AM: Nico Echavarria, Ryo Hisatsune
- 9:00 AM: Michael Thorbjornsen, Sepp Straka
- 9:10 AM: Tommy Fleetwood, Jordan Spieth
- 9:20 AM: Tom Kim, Ludvig Åberg
- 9:30 AM: Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler
- 9:45 AM: Gary Woodland, Alex Smalley
- 9:55 AM: J.T. Poston, Robert MacIntyre
- 10:05 AM: Kristoffer Reitan, Ryan Gerard
- 10:15 AM: Kurt Kitayama, Nicolai Højgaard
- 10:25 AM: Russell Henley, Rickie Fowler
- 10:35 AM: Justin Thomas, Si Woo Kim
- 10:45 AM: Viktor Hovland, Hideki Matsuyama
- 10:55 AM: Brian Harman, Jordan Smith
- 11:05 AM: Ricky Castillo, Matti Schmid
- 11:20 AM: Harry Hall, Corey Conners
- 11:30 AM: Shane Lowry, Max Homa
- 11:40 AM: Sungjae Im, Sudarshan Yellamaraju
- 11:50 AM: Matt McCarty, Keith Mitchell
- 12:00 PM: Sahith Theegala, Patrick Cantlay
- 12:10 PM: Ben Griffin, Jake Knapp
- 12:20 PM: Chris Gotterup, Min Woo Lee
- 12:30 PM: Michael Brennan, Justin Rose
- 12:40 PM: Wyndham Clark, Matt Fitzpatrick
- 12:55 PM: Alex Fitzpatrick, J.J. Spaun
- 1:05 PM: Akshay Bhatia, Jacob Bridgeman
- 1:15 PM: Bud Cauley, Aaron Rai
- 1:25 PM: Ryan Fox, Adam Scott
- 1:35 PM: Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns
- 1:45 PM: Cameron Young, Collin Morikawa
- 1:55 PM: Nick Taylor, Michael Kim
- 2:05 PM: Aldrich Potgieter, Patrick Rodgers
This tournament is a testament to the competitive nature of the PGA Tour, with players fighting to secure their future in the sport. The top 50 bubble adds an extra layer of excitement, as players strive to make it into the top 50 of the FedExCup playoff standings. The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship is a must-watch event for golf enthusiasts, with a star-studded lineup and high stakes on the line.
