Power rankings: FedEx St. Jude Classic
The FedEx St. Jude Classic is the last PGA Tour stop ahead of the U.S. Open. TPC Southwind again hosts the tournament, which a number of top players use for their final major preparation. The field is top heavy, with the likes of Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johsnon clearly the best players in the field.
Here’s a look at our top five for this week:
1. Dustin Johnson — Johnson is a former winner in Memphis and has made all three career cuts at TPC Southwind. He’s had top-13 finishes in his last two starts, and, while we’re at it, he’s probably a sneaky U.S. Open pick.
2. Billy Horschel — The reigning FedEx Cup champion has been in the top 10 in Memphis in each of the last two years and been in the top 13 in his last two starts. He’s rounding nicely into form.
3. Phil Mickelson — It’s a bit risky putting Mickelson so high at a non-major, but he does well in Memphis, including a runner-up finish in 2013.
4. Brooks Koepka — Koepka has maintained a light PGA Tour scheduled since the start of May, so he lacks some starts. Consider this a hunch.
5. Ryan Palmer — Palmer isn’t playing consistent golf overall, but was T-10 at the Nelson. In two of his last three Memphis starts, Palmer has finished in the top four.
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