Welcome to the first round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship! The PGA Tour’s postseason is underway, and we’ve got all the live scores, updates, and highlights right here. With a loaded field, including Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, the competition is fierce.
Bud Cauley makes an impressive move, sinking a 16-foot birdie. Collin Morikawa, known for his overseas exits, makes a comeback with a beauty on the par-4 10th. Russell Henley, Mr. Consistent, rolls in a 14-foot birdie putt, positioning himself strongly.
The top-ranked players, Scottie Scheffler and Sepp Straka, hit the course, and Akshay Bhatia finishes with a flourish, taking a possible two-stroke lead. Jordan Spieth and Wyndham Clark secure their spots inside the top 50, while U.S. Open champs Matt Fitzpatrick and Clark continue their good form.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and highlights as the tournament progresses! Who will emerge as the leader after Round 1?
The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship is officially underway and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With only the top 50 golfers advancing to the next stage, every swing, every putt, and every decision matters. Live from TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, we’re bringing you real time updates, scores, and highlights from round one of this high pressure tournament. But here’s where it gets controversial. While Rory Mroyy’s absence has dominated headlines, the real drama unfolds on the course as Scotty Shuffler leads a star-studded field chasing glory and a massive payday. And this is the part most people miss. The renovated TPC Southwind course could be the wild card that reshuffles the leaderboard entirely. Affiliate disclosure. This page may include affiliate links. If you click and sign up or place a wager, we may receive compensation at no cost to you. As the first of three FedEx Cup playoff tournaments, the St. Jude Bash Jude Championship features 69 of the PGA Tour’s top 70 players. Maroyy’s planned absence has been the talk of the week, but the focus shifts squarely to the course on Thursday. Scotty Sheffller, the FedEx Cup number one, headlines a field that includes heavyweights like Xander Schoffley, Seawill Kim, Jordan Spe, Windam Clark, and Tony Feno. Each is not just playing for a win, but also fighting to secure their spot in next week’s BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club near Baltimore. The opening round is critical as players like Bud Collie, who started outside the top 50, are already making moves. Collie birdied three straight holes, including a 16 ft putt on number 17 to reach seven under. If he birdies the last, he could catch early leader Ak Batia, who finished his round with a stunning 8 under 62. Batia’s final three holes were nothing short of spectacular. Carding three three to surge ahead. Looking to rebound after early exits overseas, rolled in a beautiful putt on the par 410th to reach four under. Meanwhile, Russell Henley, Mr. Consistent himself, closed with a 14 ft birdie to shoot a four under 66, just four strokes behind Batia. Henley’s streak of four straight top 10 finishes makes him a player to watch. Shuffler, as expected, started strong. Through three holes, he converted two birdie chances and sits at two under. Sharing a tea time with FedEx Cup number three, Seep Straa. Sheffller’s substantial lead ensures he’ll take the top spot into the BMW Championship even as Straa wins here. But will the renovated course throw them off their game? That’s the million-dollar question. Jordan Spie and Windham Clark are also making moves to solidify their spots inside the top 50. Speifing bogey bounced back with a 15- ft birdie on the sixth, while Clark’s three under 67 included just one bogey. US Open champions Matt Fitzpatrick and Clark are continuing their strong form with Fitzpatrick tied for the lead at four under. But let’s talk about the bubble boys. Minu Lee, who entered the week at number 50, struggled early, turning in three over after his opening nine. Meanwhile, Akshai Batia, who’s been quiet this summer outside the 3M Open, is making noise with a one stroke lead over Fitzpatrick after five birdies. Here’s the controversial question. With the course renovations and the pressure of the playoffs, are we about to see a shakeup in the rankings or will the favorites like Sheffler and Fitzpatrick dominate as expected? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Stay tuned for live scores, statistics, analysis, and highlights as the drama unfolds in Memphis. Who will rise to the top and who will fall short? The postseason has only just begun.
