Rory McIlroy is ready to make some noise in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
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The 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship begins Thursday with the opening round at TPC Southwind. Here’s what you need to know to watch Round 1 on TV or online.
Previewing St. Jude Round 1
The FedEx Cup Playoffs are set to begin at the St. Jude, and all of the top PGA Tour stars are in the mix, with one eye on the $2.7 million winner’s share in Memphis, and one eye on the $18 million grand prize.
Among them is fan favorite and World No. 3 Rory McIlroy. The four-time major champion nearly made it five at the Open in July before falling short on Sunday, but he still has two wins on the season, earning him 6th place in the FedEx Cup standings.
Sitting above him at the beginning of the playoffs are Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith, who are Nos. 1 and 2 in both the FedEx standings and in the Official World Golf Ranking.
McIlroy will tee off for the opening round at 2:06 p.m. ET, while Scheffler and Smith will play in the same group beginning at 9:21 a.m. ET. You can stream the first round via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, or watch the telecast on Golf Channel.
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Below you will find everything you need to watch the first round of the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.
How to watch FedEx St. Jude Championship Round 1 on TV
Golf Channel will air the opening round of the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship with a four-hour telecast from 2-6 p.m. ET on Thursday.
How to stream FedEx St. Jude Championship Round 1 online
You can stream the opening round of the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ from 8:15 a.m.-7 p.m. ET on Thursday, which includes featured group coverage. Fans can also stream the first round of Golf Channel TV coverage on golfchannel.com.
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2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship Round 1 tee times (All times ET)
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