THE PGA Tour confirmed the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the leadoff postseason event since 2022, would not be part of the top-tier Championship Series in 2028.
After more than a week of piecemeal announcements which tournaments would be part of Championship Series, the tour said Memphis, Tennessee, would not be on the list. That also raises questions about the future of the FedEx Cup — the name and structure — when the overhaul begins in 2028.
Memphis has hosted a PGA Tour event since 1958. It was given World Golf Championship status in 2019 when the tour lost sponsorship at Firestone Country Club, and it became a playoff event in 2022 when another sponsor did not renew.
The tournament still is under consideration for a Challenger Series event, one of about 20 tournaments that will serve as a feeder tour to the more lucrative Championship Series.
“As we prepare for the FedEx St. Jude Championship next week and again in 2027, we remain in close conversation about the future of our partnership,” the tour said in a statement. “We are grateful to FedEx for all it contributes to the sport, and the positive impact they make in the community, including in Memphis with St. Jude.
“As we implement a new competitive model and map out our schedule for 2028 and beyond, we believe Memphis is well-positioned to remain part of the PGA Tour.”
The Commercial Appeal and Sports Business Journal first reported Memphis would not be part of the upper tier in 2028.
The tournament is held at TPC Southwind, where holes are lined by homes on a course that typically delivers exciting finishes. Justin Rose won last year in a playoff over J.J. Spaun.
