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8 notable players who need big weeks at 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship to make top 50 and BMW Championship

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Jordan Spieth hits from the eighth tee box during the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open. (Photo: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports)
Jordan Spieth hits from the eighth tee box during the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open. (Photo: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports)

The top 70 players in the FedEx Cup Standings have made their way to Memphis, Tennessee, for the 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind with a trip to the BMW Championship on the line.

As players near the top of the point standings vie for positioning with the Tour Championship drawing nearer, several big names need good showings in Memphis to solidify their spots in the top 50.

Moves up and down the standings will be volatile thanks to an increased amount of FedEx Cup points up for grabs. For example, the winner at TPC Southwind will receive 2,000 points, four times as many compared to regular Tour stops.

Here's a look at eight notable names who are on bubble watch at the Tour's first postseason stop.

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Matt Fitzpatrick

Matt Fitzpatrick hits off of the 16th tee box during day three of practice for the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Matt Fitzpatrick hits off of the 16th tee box during day three of practice for the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

FedEx Cup ranking: No. 40

Best finish at TPC Southwind: T-4 (2019)

Tom Kim

Tom Kim on no. 6 green during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Tom Kim on no. 6 green during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

FedEx Cup ranking: No. 43

Best finish at TPC Southwind: T-13 (2022)

Adam Scott

Adam Scott chips on to the 11th hole during the third round of the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports
Adam Scott chips on to the 11th hole during the third round of the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports

FedEx Cup ranking: No. 46

Best finish at TPC Southwind: T-5 (2022)

Will Zalatoris

Will Zalatoris holds the trophy after winning the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. (Photo: Christine Tannous/The Commercial Appeal)
Will Zalatoris holds the trophy after winning the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. (Photo: Christine Tannous/The Commercial Appeal)

FedEx Cup ranking: No. 49

Best finish at TPC Southwind: 1st (2022)

Justin Rose

Justin Rose watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Justin Rose watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

FedEx Cup ranking: No. 55

Best finish at TPC Southwind: 11th (2019)

Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland of Team Norway tees off on the seventh hole in round two of men’s stroke play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Viktor Hovland of Team Norway tees off on the seventh hole in round two of men’s stroke play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

FedEx Cup ranking: No. 57

Best finish at TPC Southwind: T-13 (2023)

Min Woo Lee

Min Woo Lee on the 12th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst No. 2. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports
Min Woo Lee on the 12th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Pinehurst No. 2. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports

FedEx Cup ranking: No. 63

Best finish at TPC Southwind: 62nd (2021)

Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth watches during the first round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Jordan Spieth watches during the first round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

FedEx Cup ranking: No. 64

Best finish at TPC Southwind: T-6 (2023)

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