TPC Southwind
Memphis, Tennessee
Host of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event in the PGA Tour's FedExCup Playoffs, TPC Southwind is a championship layout that has tested the world's best players for decades. The tight, tree-lined par-70 through mature Memphis hardwoods demands precision and course management from tee to green.
History & Heritage
TPC Southwind opened in 1988 in southeast Memphis and has hosted a PGA Tour event continuously since, first as the St. Jude Classic and now as the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event in the FedExCup Playoffs featuring the top 70 players in the world.
Ron Prichard led a significant redesign that tightened the course and enhanced its championship character. The par-70 layout winds through mature Memphis hardwoods with water on numerous holes. The WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational was held here from 2019 to 2021.
The closing stretch from holes 11 through 18 is one of the most demanding on Tour, producing memorable finishes including Will Zalatoris's three-hole playoff victory in 2022.
Signature Holes
A short par 3 reminiscent of TPC Sawgrass's island green with a pot bunker front and water surrounding the green.
A demanding dogleg par 4 following the island-green 11th, together creating a pivotal FedExCup Playoffs stretch.
The number one handicap hole demanding two quality shots through trees with water threatening the approach.
A strong finishing hole that has decided numerous tournaments with water left and deep bunkers guarding the green.
What to Expect
TPC Southwind is a tight par-70 through mature Memphis hardwoods with water on over half the holes. At 7,244 yards it rewards accuracy over distance. The closing stretch is among the most challenging on the PGA Tour.
Now a private club with immaculate conditioning maintained year-round.
Playing Tips
Accuracy off the tee is essential on tight tree-lined fairways. Many Tour players hit less than driver to find the short grass.
The back nine is where tournaments are won and lost. Water is in play on the majority of back nine holes requiring focus and composure.
Highlights
- ✓ FedEx St. Jude Championship PGA Tour host
- ✓ First event in FedExCup Playoffs
- ✓ Tight par-70 through mature Memphis hardwoods
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