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FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025: Scheffler Eyes Historic Double, McIlroy Surprisingly Absent

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  The first round of FedEx Cup playoffs begins at the iconic TPC Southwind in Memphis. The world No. 1 has a chance at historic success. The golf world prepares for one of the season's most important tournaments. The FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 kicks off the final series of three tournaments that will determine the PGA Tour season champion and the holder of a $10 million bonus. This Thursday, the top 70 players of the year will tee off at the legendary TPC Southwind in Memphis, battling for advancement to the next playoff round. The spotlight falls on world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who has a unique opportunity to become the first golfer in history to win the FedEx Cup trophy twice in a row. A surprising development is the absence of Rory McIlroy, who became the first qualified player to voluntarily skip the opening playoff round. A Tournament with Rich History and Charitable Mission The FedEx St. Jude Championship represents far more than an ordinary golf tournament. Prof...

3M Open 2025: Minnesota Golf Festival Promises Battle of Favorites and Underdogs

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  The prestigious PGA Tour moves to Minnesota's lakes after the majors season. TPC Twin Cities in Blaine hosts the 3M Open 2025 from July 24-27, offering a unique combination of world stars and surprising title contenders. Defending champion Jhonattan Vegas returns to the site of last year's triumph, but faces strong competition from Max Homa, Wyndham Clark, and Sam Burns. Star-Studded Field Drawn to Minnesota The tournament with a purse exceeding eight million dollars has attracted an impressive field of players from golf's highest echelon. The tournament's main stars will be defending champion Jhonattan Vegas from Venezuela, who will attempt to defend last year's triumph on a course that clearly suits his game. Tony Finau represents one of the main favorites thanks to his exceptional record at this tournament. The American golfer won in 2022 and has three top-10 finishes from four starts. His consistent performances at TPC Twin Cities make him a logical candi...