‘Hush, Y’all’ gives WGC-FESJI a better chance at having fans
Meanwhile, questions about Tiger Woods persist
PGA golfer Brooks Koepka eyes his putt on hole 2 green during final round action at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind, Sunday, July 28, 2019. Koepka went on to win the tournament. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian).
Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
The PGA TOUR is not immune to positive COVID-19 tests. But with the WGC-FESJI five weeks away, executive tournament director Darrell Smith hopes some fans can attend.
Topics
WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational Darrell Smith PGA TOUR Tiger Woods Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
Subscribers to The Daily Memphian help fund our not-for-profit newsroom of nearly 40 local journalists plus more than 20 freelancers, all of whom work around the clock to cover the issues impacting our community. Subscriptions - and donations - also help fund our community access programs which provide free access to K-12 schools, community organizations, and more. Thank you for making our work possible.
Related stories
Calkins: Koepka a fitting Memphis champion
Brooks Koepka's victory in the inaugural WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational was another St. Jude moment.
Date shift for the 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is only the start of changes
Organizers strive for enhancement of WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational after successful first year, starting with next year's Fourth of July week scheduled midway between the U.S. and British opens.
Sports Notebook: WGC-FESJI could see field shrink; long odds on the Grizzlies
Brooks Koepka, the 2019 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational champion, just withdrew from a tournament because his caddie tested positive for COVID-19. It's a scene that could play out at TPC Southwind as the virus cuts down the field one by one. Also, AAC launches Racial Equality Action Group.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.