2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship: Best Finishing Position Bets
Using BetQL’s PGA Model to identify the top golfers to target at TPC Southwind
Matthew Horner - Aug 13, 2024, 8:06pm EDT
FedEx St. Jude Championship Betting
The FedEx St. Jude Championship is one of the three events in the FedExCup Playoffs, which are the culminating events of the PGA Tour season. The tournament takes place annually in August and is usually held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
The tournament has a rich history, originally known as the St. Jude Classic, which began in 1958. In 2019, it became part of the FedExCup Playoffs and was rebranded as the FedEx St. Jude Invitational. In 2022, it became the first event of the playoffs, rebranded again as the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship is the first of three playoff events. The top 125 players in the FedExCup standings qualify to compete in this event. After this tournament, the field is narrowed down for the next playoff events, eventually leading to the Tour Championship. The tournament is a standard stroke-play event, played over four days (72 holes). The field consists of the top players from the PGA Tour, based on their FedExCup standings.
The tournament has seen many top golfers win over the years. In its various forms, past winners have included Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and Rory McIlroy. A key aspect of the tournament is its connection to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A significant portion of the proceeds from the event goes to support the hospital's work in treating and curing pediatric catastrophic diseases.
The tournament is highly anticipated each year as it plays a crucial role in determining the FedExCup Champion, offering significant prize money and points.
FedEx St. Jude Championship Finishing Position Values
Scottie Scheffler To Win (+350, BetMGM)
BetQL Projection: +151 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Taking Scheffler to win should be a no-brainer at this point for anyone who actually bets on golf. The guy is simply unreal, having six wins on tour this season, and is ranked the No. 1 golfer in the world. He's ranked 1st in total strokes gained this season, 1st in approach, and 4th off the tee. The only area of his game that he has struggled is with his putting, where he ranks 90th in strokes gained.
Rory McIlroy Top 5 Finish (+210, DraftKings)
BetQL Projection: -129 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rory is another golfer who has had a lot of success this season, with two wins and six top-10 finishes. He's ranked at No. 3 in the world and has generally played very well in 2024. He's ranked 3rd in total strokes gained, 1st off the tee, and 28th on approach. He's been a better putter than Scheffler has been this season, ranking 46th in strokes gained there.
Viktor Hovland Top 10 Finish (+300, BetMGM)
BetQL Projection: -129 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This has certainly not been the Norwegian golfer's best season, and he has yet to pick up a single win on tour in 2024. However, he is still the No. 7 ranked golfer on the planet and has the skill and talent to win every single week. It isn't like his game has been that bad, either. He's ranked 42nd in total strokes gained, 9th off the tee, and 49th on approach. He's even the best putter that we have bet on so far, ranking 40th in strokes gained.
Jordan Speith Top 20 Finish (+190, DraftKings)
BetQL Projection: -227 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It has been a down year for Speith, as he has been unable to pick up a single win on tour this season. The veteran is ranked No. 43 in the world, and some parts of his game have started to show a small bit of decline. He's still ranked 49th in total strokes gained, which is not bad. His shot off the tee is even ranked 13th. However, his approach has been a serious issue, ranking 117th on tour in 2024. His putting hasn't been much better, ranking 92nd.
Wyndham Clark Top 40 Finish (TBD)
BetQL Projection: -292 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Despite what many in the media have been saying, Clark has actually had quite a bit of success this season and deserved to be on that Olympic roster. He's ranked No. 5 in the world, has a win this season, and six top-10 finishes. His game has been great as well, as he is 12th in total strokes gained, 23rd off the tee, and 73rd on approach. That last number is a bit high, but he is also one of the better putters on the tour, ranking 15th in strokes gained there.