Calkins: Another win for Memphis, delivered by FedEx
That FedEx sign behind Phil Mickelson on Aug. 1, 2020, is a hint why the tournament is becoming a playoff spot. “It is 100 percent a testament to FedEx’s involvement,” said Jack Sammons, the president and general chairman of the tournament. “If you remove FedEx from the equation, we would have no chance at a playoff.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Memphis is losing its World Golf Championship event after just three years. But never fear — it’s trading up.
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