Why It Matters
The playoff opener gives the week its stakes.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship opens the FedExCup Playoffs. The official tournament frame makes the Memphis week consequential because the field is playing for position in the playoff sequence.
Venue Context
The host setting is part of the story.
TPC Southwind anchors the playoff opener in Memphis. The official event source identifies the course and city as the setting for the August 13-16 playoff week.
What To Watch
Watch the playoff sequence.
Watch how the top-70 playoff field moves toward the top-50 cutoff for the next stage. That progression gives the week a sharper visitor angle than a standard PGA TOUR stop because every round sits inside the playoff filter.