The playoffs are here, and the FedEx St.Jude Championship will set them off on August 15th.
It’s been an exciting season, and some of the best players in the world have worked their way to the top of the qualifying list.
If you want to be involved in the playoff season and make it a bit more entertaining, this is your complete guide on how to bet on the FedEx St.Jude Championship.
We will look at the unique challenges that TPC Southwind will bring and how you can keep that in mind as you choose your top players.
At A Glance
Not everybody gets to play in the FedEx St.Jude Championship. It’s an event for the top 70 golfers in the FedEx Cup Playoffs and Eligibility Points list.
If your name appears on this list, you get an invitation, which will help you make your way through the rest of the playoff events.
The tournament is held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. The format will be the same as a traditional tour event with stroke play over four days. The only things different here is that there will be no cut after the first two rounds.
A win at any FedEx playoff event increases the chances of winning the finals that much more.
Key Players to Watch
When betting on the FedEx St.Jude Championship, you’ll have a list of around 70 golfers to choose from and obviously, it makes sense to look at the top of this list and see who may stand out.
It should come as no surprise that Scottie Scheffler still tops the list. He has a strong game and has played really well this year. His overall style of play works just fine in these key events.
He aims to keep his heart rate low and his demeanour unchanged. Scottie goes out there and gets it done.
Not too far behind Scottie in the FedEx Cup standings is Xander Schauffele. Winning 2 out of the 4 major championships that were held this year, Schauffele is, without a doubt, a player to watch out for.
Some other golfers to watch out for include:
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Rory McIlroy
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Collin Morikawa
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Wyndham Clark
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Ludvig Aberg
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Sahith Theegala
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Hideki Matsuyama
Other Notables to Consider
In addition to the golfers coming into this event with the best record for the year, there are also some players who have peaked a little later in the season and are on a really good run right now.
Don’t forget to bet on a few golfers that could be the underdog as we make our way into the playoffs. Some of these are:
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Robert MacIntyre
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Tommy Fleetwood
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Sam Burns
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Davis Thompson
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Tom Hoge
Course Analysis: What To Expect at TPC Southwind?
If you know your favourite player's game quite well, here are a few things you should know about TPC Southwind to help you make the right decisions about who will win.
The course is a par 70, and it will play a little over 7,200 yards for the event. Fairways at TPC Southwind are narrow, and there are water hazards on many of the holes.
The 11th hole has an island green, and the 18th is a real test with water on the left side of the green. If the course gets windy, it will take a really strong short game to win the event.
Betting Tips and Strategies
When you narrow down your selection for the golfers you think have a shot at winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship, here are a few additional tips and ideas to consider before you make your final predictions.
Look at the player's last five tournaments and see how they are trending; momentum is a very important thing to have on your side.
Find stats on driving accuracy, greens in regulation, scrambling, and putting; driving accuracy will be a big one at TPC Southwind, thanks to the water hazards on the course. Analyse different types of bets for FedEx, including outright winner, top 10 finish, etc.
Remember that this is the playoffs, so golfers who have historically performed well under added pressure will likely have the best results.
Conclusion
Now is the time to start lining up who you think could sweep the playoffs.
Spend a little time doing research and making sure that you understand how these golfers are playing, and how their statistics will play into the final results.
For current standings and odds check 888 Sport. You’ll find the most up to date information about the best players in the game.
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