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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...

The Open 2025: Final Major of the Year Heads to Northern Ireland

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  The prestigious Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland hosts the 153rd edition of the world's oldest golf major from July 17-20. The Open Championship 2025 promises a dramatic battle among the world's best players on challenging links courses, where weather plays as crucial a role as shot precision. Royal Portrush: Legendary Venue Royal Portrush hosts The Open for the third time after 1951 and 2019. The legendary links course in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, represents one of golf's toughest tests. The challenging natural terrain with harsh coastal winds and deep bunkers creates a unique challenge for the world's golf elite. The last winner at Portrush was Shane Lowry in 2019, who utilized home support from Irish fans to triumph in dramatic conditions. "Portrush represents one of golf's toughest tests. The combination of wind, rain, and technically demanding course creates the perfect storm for a dramatic major," say organizers from the R...