The 2026 FedExCup Playoffs begin with the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, following the final major of the PGA Tour season. The article frames the event as the start of golf’s post-season and highlights Justin Thomas, Viktor Hovland and Hideki Matsuyama among its leading betting selections.

The tournament is the first leg of the FedExCup Playoffs, a stage of the season that may receive less attention than golf’s major championships despite its importance in determining the overall champion. Only the top 69 golfers qualify to take part, making the Memphis event a significant opportunity to improve their standing in the play-off race.