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PGA St. Jude Championship: Cut Rule, Prize Pool, Course Details and Odds

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PGA St. Jude Championship: Cut Rule, Prize Pool, Course Details and Odds

St. Jude Championship Prize Pool and FedExCup Points

The FedEx St. Jude Championship offers a massive $20 million total prize pool this year, with a chunky $3.6 million going to the winner. Additionally, the champion will earn 2000 FedExCup points, significantly boosting the season-long competition. The points will play large at the Tour Championship in a few weeks.

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Is There a Cut at the FedEx St. Jude Championship?

There is no traditional two-round cut at the St. Jude Championship. Instead, this tournament closer resembles an elimination game in playoff sports. The first leg of the PGA playoff season features the top 70 players on Tour in FedEx points. When the St. Jude Championship is complete on Sunday, only 50 PGA players will move on to next week’s BMW Championship.

St. Jude Championship Odds and Betting Insights

As the field of 70 golfers prepares for Thursday’s St. Jude Championship, bettors and fans alike are keeping a close eye on the odds. The usual suspects, like World No. 1 and recent Paris Olympics gold medallist Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, and Xander Schauffele, are among the favorites, with odds reflecting their season and FedEx points accumulation.

Outright Winner	Top 5 Odds at FanDuel
Scottie Scheffler	+330
Xander Schauffele	+800
Rory McIlroy	+11o0
Collin Morikawa	+1200
Ludvig Aberg	+2200

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St. Jude Championship TPC Southwind Course Details

The 2024 St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind is set to challenge golfers with a par-70 course stretching 7,243 yards. The layout features a mix of long and demanding par 4s, strategic par 3s, and two significant par 5s that will test every aspect of a player’s game. The opening hole is a 434-yard par 4 that requires precision off the tee to avoid trouble and set up an approach to a well-guarded green. Following that, the second hole is a shorter 401-yard par 4, offering an early birdie opportunity for those who can navigate the bunkers protecting the green.

As players progress through the course, they will face a variety of challenges. The par 5 third hole, stretching 579 yards, offers a risk-reward opportunity for those brave enough to reach the green in two, while the fourth hole is a 196-yard par 3 that demands accuracy with water in play. The back nine is exceptionally testing, with the par 4 17th hole measuring 505 yards, requiring both length and accuracy to avoid the strategically placed bunkers. The final hole, a 453-yard par 4, offers a dramatic finish with water guarding the green, ensuring that the 2024 St. Jude Championship will be a thrilling contest right until the last putt.

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Where to Watch the St. Jude Championship on TV

Event	Time (ET)	TV Network
1st Round – Thursday Aug. 15	2:00 p.m-6:00 p.m.	Golf Channel
2nd Round – Friday Aug. 16	2:00 p.m-6:00 p.m.	Golf Channel
3rd Round – Saturday Aug.17	1:00 p.m-3:00 p.m.	Golf Channel
	3:00 pm-6:00 p.m.	NBC
Final Round – Sunday Aug. 18	1:00 p.m-3:00 p.m.	Golf Channel
	3:00 pm-6:00 p.m.	NBC

Where to Stream the St. Jude Championship

Event	Time (ET)	Stream Provider
1st Round – Thursday Aug. 15	8:15 a.m-6:00 p.m.	ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE
2nd Round – Friday Aug. 16	8:15 a.m-6:00 p.m.	ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE
3rd Round – Saturday Aug.17	8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.	ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE
Final Round – Sunday Aug. 18	8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.	ESPN+, PGA TOUR LIVE

The FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind promises intense competition, a significant prize and points pool, and the added pressure of an elimination factor. It is one of the most anticipated events on the PGA’s calendar.