Who is playing the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship? Final field explored

2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship: Field Set for the Playoff Opener

The 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship will see 70 of the world’s top golfers compete for a coveted spot in the next round of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The field has been finalized following the conclusion of the 2024 Wyndham Championship, which determined the top 70 players in the FedEx Cup rankings who will tee off this week at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.

### **Wyndham Championship Recap and FedEx Cup Standings Update**
The Wyndham Championship, which wrapped up on Sunday, August 11, played a pivotal role in shaping the final FedEx Cup standings. However, Matt Kuchar added an unusual twist by opting to delay playing his final hole of the fourth round until Monday. Kuchar eventually made par on the 18th hole, finishing in 103rd place in the FedEx Cup standings and thereby missing out on the playoffs.

In contrast, Aaron Rai’s stellar performance at the Wyndham Championship saw him secure victory, propelling him 28 places up the FedEx Cup standings to the 25th position. This remarkable leap has solidified his place in the playoffs. At the top of the rankings, Scottie Scheffler continues to lead the pack, followed closely by Xander Schauffele.

### **Key Movements in the Rankings**
Victor Perez, who was on the bubble before the Wyndham Championship, managed to climb into the 70th spot, earning his place in the St. Jude Championship by the slimmest of margins. Other notable movements in the standings include Rory McIlroy holding onto third place, with Collin Morikawa and Wyndham Clark rounding out the top five. Ludvig Aberg secured the sixth position, while Sahith Theegala followed in seventh.

Max Greyserman also made headlines with a significant jump in the standings, moving up to the 47th spot after finishing second at the Wyndham Championship. His performance has secured him a spot in this week’s event.

### **FedEx Cup Playoffs: What’s at Stake?**
The FedEx Cup Playoffs begin with the St. Jude Championship, where the top 70 golfers will compete. Only the top 50 players from this event will advance to the BMW Championship, the second leg of the playoffs. From there, the field will narrow down to the top 30 players who will compete in the Tour Championship, the final event where the FedEx Cup champion will be crowned.

### **2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship: Complete Field**
Here is the full list of the 70 golfers who have qualified to compete in the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship:

1. Scottie Scheffler
2. Xander Schauffele
3. Rory McIlroy
4. Collin Morikawa
5. Wyndham Clark
6. Ludvig Aberg
7. Sahith Theegala
8. Hideki Matsuyama
9. Sungjae Im
10. Shane Lowry
11. Patrick Cantlay
12. Byeong Hun An
13. Russell Henley
14. Tony Finau
15. Akshay Bhatia
16. Matthieu Pavon
17. Robert MacIntyre
18. Sepp Straka
19. Justin Thomas
20. Brian Harman
21. Tom Hoge
22. Christiaan Bezuidenhout
23. Billy Horschel
24. Davis Thompson
25. Aaron Rai
26. Jason Day
27. Taylor Pendrith
28. Chris Kirk
29. Sam Burns
30. Corey Conners
31. Cameron Young
32. Tommy Fleetwood
33. Stephan Jaeger
34. Thomas Detry
35. Max Homa
36. J.T. Poston
37. Adam Hadwin
38. Si Woo Kim
39. Keegan Bradley
40. Matt Fitzpatrick
41. Austin Eckroat
42. Alex Noren
43. Tom Kim
44. Cam Davis
45. Denny McCarthy
46. Adam Scott
47. Max Greyserman
48. Mackenzie Hughes
49. Will Zalatoris
50. Jake Knapp
51. Harris English
52. Nick Taylor
53. Patrick Rodgers
54. Eric Cole
55. Justin Rose
56. Ben Griffin
57. Viktor Hovland
58. Erik van Rooyen
59. Maverick McNealy
60. Taylor Moore
61. Peter Malnati
62. Min Woo Lee
63. Jordan Spieth
64. Mark Hubbard
65. Brendon Todd
66. Seamus Power
67. Nick Dunlap
68. Jhonattan Vegas
69. Emiliano Grillo
70. Victor Perez

### **Defending Champion**
Lucas Glover, the defending champion of the St. Jude Championship, will be returning to defend his title in what promises to be an exciting and fiercely competitive tournament.

As the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship approaches, the tension is mounting, with players aiming to secure their spots in the next round of the playoffs. The tournament is set to be a showcase of the best in golf, with the top 70 players in the world competing for a shot at FedEx Cup glory.