After an exciting opening round at the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Chris Kirk holds a slim one-shot lead at 6-under par at TPC Southwind in Memphis. Hot on his heels are Taylor Pendrith, Matthieu Pavon, and Hideki Matsuyama, all tied for second at 5-under.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and reigning Champion Golfer of the Year Xander Schauffele both posted strong starts with matching 4-under 66s, putting them in contention heading into the second round. The par-70 course at TPC Southwind, measuring 7,243 yards, proved challenging, but these top players rose to the occasion.
The tournament features a $20 million purse, with the winner set to take home $3.6 million and 2,000 crucial FedEx Cup points.
For fans looking to catch all the action, here’s how to tune in for the second round. Coverage is available across multiple platforms, with ESPN+ providing exclusive PGA Tour Live content from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Additionally, the Golf Channel, Peacock, NBC, and Sirius XM will provide extensive coverage throughout the day.
Stay tuned as the competition heats up in Memphis, with some of the world’s best golfers battling for the title and a significant share of the season’s FedEx Cup points.
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