Sanderson Farms Championship 2025: Battle for the Legendary Rooster Trophy
October 2, 2025 Following the excitement of the Ryder Cup, the golf circuit moves to Mississippi for the Sanderson Farms Championship 2025, taking place October 2-5. The PGA Tour continues its FedEx Fall series with the second tournament of the season at the Country Club of Jackson, where 132 players will compete not only for a share of the six-million-dollar purse but also for one of golf's most original trophies – the famous rooster. Favorites and Their Chances Akshay Bhatia (odds 20-1) The tournament's main favorite according to most experts has ideal prerequisites for success in Jackson. Bhatia excels in accuracy with his approach shots and irons, which is crucial on this course. Analysts emphasize that he has "all the room to work the ball as he wishes" and can "heat up with approaches and irons." Even more important is his form on the greens. Over the last 50 rounds, he ranks among the top putters with "the highest mathematical ceiling of ...