The first round of the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs is taking place this weekend as the St. Jude Championship unfolds from August 13th-16th. The Top 70 golfers from the PGA TOUR will take part in a showdown to advance in the FedExCup Playoffs, as well as pick up a hefty $3.6M for a first-place finish at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
The only way this weekend’s golf playoff action could get any more exciting is by placing a bet on all the upcoming drama using our St. Jude Championship picks, predictions, and odds.
Along with the latest St. Jude Championship odds, we’ve highlighted our expert pick to win this year’s tournament, as well as a look at some of the top Canadian golfers competing in this year’s event. Don’t wait; get some skin in on the action today and place your next bet on the upcoming golf odds with our St. Jude Championship picks.
St. Jude Championship Odds (Top 15)
| Golfer | Odds to Win St. Jude Championship |
| Scottie Scheffler | +470 |
| Rory McIlroy | +1300 |
| Xander Schauffele | +1700 |
| Cameron Young | +2200 |
| Sam Burns | +2200 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | +2200 |
| Colin Morikawa | +2400 |
| Hideki Matsuyama | +2400 |
| Ludvig Aberg | +2400 |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | +2400 |
| Justin Thomas | +3200 |
| Si Woo Kim | +3200 |
| Patrick Cantlay | +3500 |
| Viktor Hovland | +3500 |
| Chris Gotterup | +3700 |
Xander Schauffele to Win Outright (+1700)
Currently slotted with the third-best odds to reign supreme at the TPC Southwind, bank on American Xander Schauffele to finish atop the leaderboard at the conclusion of the 2026 St. Jude Championship.
In the midst of a stellar 2026 campaign, Schauffele is due for a top finish. Having finished in the Top 10 six times, as well as three Top 5 finishes, including runner-up at the Rocket Mortgage Classic his last time out, Schauffele may be ready to put his stamp on the season with his best performance yet.
In eight events played at TPC Southwind, Schauffele has made the cut each time he’s played this course, finishing in the Top 10 twice, including a second-place finish at the St. Jude Championship in 2024. With a history of success at this course behind him, coupled with a recent surge in play, back Schauffele to take the win at the 2026 St. Jude Championship, netting you a juicy +1700 boost to your bankroll.
Xander Schauffele to Win the St. Jude Championship
Max Homa to Finish Top 20 (+320)
Having shown he has what it takes to perform on the biggest stages of golf, look for Max Homa to stun the golf world with a Top 20 finish at the St. Jude Championship.
Still in search of his first win of the year, Homa has tremendous upside and has proven he possesses a world-class skillset when he gets hot. With five Top 25 finishes in 2026, including ninth at The Masters, he usually doesn’t slow down once he gets rolling.
At a profitable +320, bank on Homa to secure his best finish to date at TPC Southwind as he makes a statement in the first round of the FedExCup Playoffs, notching a Top 20 finish this weekend.
Max Homa to Finish Top 20 at St. Jude Championship
The Favourite: Scottie Scheffler (+470)
The unquestioned king of the golf world, it’s no surprise to see Scottie Scheffler ranked as the strong favourite to win at the St. Jude Championship. Always among the leaders at any event, Scheffler kicked off 2026 with a win at the American Express Open, then followed it up with 10 more Top 5 finishes, including second place at The Masters and, most recently, the 3M Open.
Having finished in the Top 5 at the St. Jude Championship two years in a row, you can expect to see Scheffler among the top finishers at this year’s event as he looks to earn his first victory at TPC Southwind.
Scottie Scheffler to Win the St. Jude Championship
Notable Canadians in the Field
- Sudarshan Yellamaraju (+32500): Holding the longest odds of any Canadian golfer at the St. Jude Championship, despite being the highest-ranked in the FedExCup Standings, I believe Yellamaraju will be the top Canadian finisher, with legitimate potential to finish in the Top 50 and beyond. While he’s been a bit cold as of late, the upside is still very much alive in Yellamaraju’s game, and could make him a sneaky underdog to back on your St. Jude bet slip.
- Corey Conners (+10000): Needing an impressive performance in order to stay alive in the FedExCup Playoffs, look for Corey Conners to leave it all out there at the St. Jude Championship. Having played some of his best golf recently, Conners has finished in the Top 25 at four of his last six events played. Having finished as high as sixth at TPC Southwind in the past, look for Conners to make an aggressive push toward the top of the group at this year’s event.
- Nick Taylor (+18500): Just scraping his way into the FedExCup Playoff field, the odds will be stacked against Nick Taylor this weekend. Sporting just one Top 10 finish in 2026, as well as three straight events placing below 50th, Taylor may continue to struggle as he plays at a course he’s only ever made the Top 25 at once in six starts.
