As 70 of the world’s best golfers descend on Memphis for the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® will once again be at the heart of tournament week, showcasing the powerful impact of the supporters, partners and communities helping advance its lifesaving mission.
The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Aug. 13-16 at TPC Southwind, brings together the top players in the FedExCup standings while continuing a decades-long tradition of support for St. Jude patients and families. Since 1970, the Memphis PGA TOUR event has raised more than $86 million in support of St. Jude and children facing cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
“FedEx, the PGA TOUR and golf fans everywhere have embraced the St. Jude mission for decades, and championship week reflects the very best of that commitment,” said Ike Anand, CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude. “The longstanding partnership between FedEx and St. Jude has helped advance lifesaving research and support families facing childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Every dollar raised and every story of hope shared during this week helps bring us closer to a future where no child dies from cancer.”
Throughout championship week, fans in Memphis and viewers around the world will witness the unique connection between championship golf and the mission of St. Jude. Patients and families will participate in exclusive experiences, special events and longstanding tournament traditions designed to celebrate courage, resilience and hope.
These experiences and fundraising opportunities demonstrate how championship week transforms support for golf into support for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
St. Jude patients and families have participated in several events leading up to the tournament. The following events will round out this year’s schedule:
Birdies for St. Jude Auction – August 7-18
Now through Aug. 18 golf fans can support the St. Jude mission through the Birdies for St. Jude Auction featuring golf’s biggest names. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on autographed merchandise, golf bags, club covers, custom golf carts and other one-of-a-kind items from players including Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Tony Finau and more, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
FedEx St. Jude Championship Sweepstakes
Leading up to the event, fans from all around the country showed support by entering FedEx St. Jude Championship Sweepstakes for a chance to experience some of tournament week’s most sought-after events, including opportunities connected to the Pro-Am, Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am, St. Jude JAM and other signature experiences. Proceeds from the sweepstakes will help support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. The sweepstakes raised $25,880 driven by 226 donations, in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am – August 13
Nearly 30 entertainers, athletes and influencers will play alongside longtime St. Jude supporters and St. Jude patients for an unforgettable day of competition, connection and community. Among the inspiring young participants is St. Jude patient Luis Carlos, whose family’s motto of “faith, courage and strength” has guided him through treatment for medulloblastoma at St. Jude. Today, he is back in school, playing baseball and looking toward the future with optimism and determination.
Honorary Pin Flag Caddies & Championship Presentation – August 16
As the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship ends, six St. Jude patients will each greet the final six groups on the 18 green before PGA TOUR crowns the tournament champion. This longstanding tradition highlights the unique connection between championship golf and the St. Jude mission, bringing the week to a close with a celebration of both athletic excellence and lifesaving impact.
