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What to Know About the FedEx St. Jude Championship Format

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FedEx St. Jude Championship format sets the stage for the opening event of the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Playoffs. Played as a 72-hole, no-cut stroke play tournament, this event features the top 70 players in the FedExCup standings following the regular season finale at the Wyndham Championship.

Tournament Format Breakdown

  • Field: Limited to the top 70 players in the FedExCup standings after the regular season.
  • Rounds: The event spans four rounds (72 holes) of stroke play.
  • No Cut: Unlike traditional PGA Tour events, all 70 competitors play all four rounds. No one is eliminated after 36 holes.
  • Winner: The player with the lowest cumulative score after 72 holes is declared the champion.

What Happens in a Tie?

If there’s a tie for first place after the final round, the event moves into a sudden-death playoff. The playoff holes are played in the following order:
Hole 18 → Hole 18 → Hole 17 → Repeat Hole 18 until a winner is decided.

FedExCup Points & Playoff Implications

  • The winner earns 2,000 FedExCup points, quadruple the amount awarded at regular season events.
  • These points are pivotal for players aiming to advance to the next rounds of the FedExCup Playoffs.

What Comes Next?

  • After the FedEx St. Jude Championship, only the top 50 players in the FedExCup standings move on to the BMW Championship.
  • From there, the field narrows again to the top 30, who will compete in the Tour Championship—the final stop where the FedExCup champion is crowned.

PGA Tour Rule Changes 2025: Key Updates for Players and Officials

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PGA Tour rule changes 2025 introduce several adjustments designed to clarify procedures, support fair play, and improve the pace of play on Tour. These updates affect equipment replacement, course conditions, scorecard policies, and player timing.

Replacing Damaged Clubs

Players may now replace a damaged club—such as a broken driver—during a round or while play is temporarily stopped, as long as the damage was not caused by abuse. The replacement must be with a similar club (e.g., replacing a driver with another driver).

Loose Impediments and Movable Obstructions

The rules around loose impediments and movable obstructions have been clarified. Players can now remove loose impediments (e.g., leaves, pinecones) by any method. However, if the ball moves during removal, the player receives a one-stroke penalty and must replace the ball.
If a movable obstruction (e.g., a can) causes the ball to move during removal, the ball can be replaced without penalty.

New Pace of Play Enforcement: EAST

A new Excessive Average Stroke Time (EAST) policy is now in effect. Under this rule, players averaging 12 seconds or more above the field’s stroke time will receive an EAST designation.

  • First and second violations: No fine
  • Third violation: $5,000 fine
  • Additional violations: $10,000 per occurrence

This policy aims to promote a more consistent and timely pace of play across the Tour.

Scorecard Correction Window

Players now have up to 15 minutes after submitting their scorecard to correct any errors. Committees are authorized to allow these corrections before finalizing the scores.