2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational: All You Need To Know

Author: Priyanka Saxena on Jul 23,2021

The 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will be held from August 2, 2021, to August 8, 2021, at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Find out everything about this exciting tour!

 

The WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational has been played in Memphis since 1958. Initially, Colonial Country Club used to be the host. In 1989, the tournament was shifted to TPC Southwind.

 

In 1986, FedEx became the title sponsor. Since then, it has supported the tournament. The tournament has helped in raising $38 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 

Past winners include David Toms, Jeff Maggert, and Dustin Johnson. Daniel Berger is a two-time champion. He won his second title in 2017. This was also his second PGA tour victory.

 

Let us find out all about the 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational tournament here.

 

Top Facts On the 2021 WGC-FexEx St. Jude Invitational

 

 

1. 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Highlights

 

Tournament Date: August 2 – August 8, 2021

Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Golf Course: TPC Southwind

Prize: US $10,250,000

Winner’s Share: US $1,820,000

Defending Champion: Justin Thomas (USA)

Course Length: 7,244 Yards (6,624 m)

Player Field: 156

Format: Stroke Play

Par: 70

Holes: 18

 

2. Schedule of 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

 

Gate & Will Call Hours

 

Hours are tentative. They are subject to change.

Will Call is situated at 3239 Players Club Parkway, Memphis, Tennessee 38125.

 

Monday, August 2 & Tuesday, August 3 – Course Closed to Public

 

All Day - Practice Rounds

 

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 – Practice Round, Course Open to Public

 

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM - FedEx Pro-Am (Tee Times off 1 and 10 Tee) Will Call Hours

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Will Call Hours

9:00 AM - Gates Open

12:00 PM - Practice Rounds

 

Thursday, August 5, 2021 – Round 1

 

9:00 AM - 30 minutes after play - Will Call Hours

10:00 AM - Gates Open

11:00 AM - Purple Eagle Plane Dedication (Open to the Public)

11:00 AM - First Round of Competition (Threesomes off 1 and 10 Tee)

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - GOLF Channel Coverage (Local Time)

 

Friday, August 6, 2021 – Round 2

 

9:00 AM - 30 minutes after play - Will Call Hours

10:00 AM - Gates Open

11:00 AM - First Round of Competition (Threesomes off 1 and 10 Tee)

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - GOLF Channel Coverage (Local Time)

 

Saturday, August 7, 2021 – Round 3

 

6:30 AM - 30 minutes after play - Will Call Hours

7:00 AM - Gates Open

7:45 AM - First Round of Competition (Twosomes off 1 Tee)

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - GOLF Channel Coverage (Local Time)

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - CBS Coverage (Local Time)

 

Sunday, August 8, 2021 – Final Round

 

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM - Will Call Hours

7:00 AM - Gates Open

7:45 AM - First Round of Competition (Twosomes off 1 Tee)

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - GOLF Channel Coverage (Local Time)

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - CBS Coverage (Local Time)

 

Course Layout of 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

 

Ron Prichard designed TPC Southwind. It was done in collaboration with professional golfers Fuzzy Zoeller and Hubert Green. TPC Southwind started 33 years ago, in 1988.

 

 

Hole

Yards

Par

 

Hole

Yards

Par

1

434

4

 

10

465

4

2

401

4

11

162

3

3

554

5

12

406

4

4

196

3

13

472

4

5

485

4

14

239

3

6

445

4

15

395

4

7

482

4

16

530

5

8

178

3

17

490

4

9

457

4

18

453

4

Out

3,632

35

In

3,612

35

Source:

Total

7,244

70

 

4. Ticket prices of 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

 

Weekly and daily general admission tickets allow general grounds access, bleacher seating for public viewing, and access to several concession areas situated throughout the golf course.

 

- Daily Grounds (Starting from $30)

 

You will get access to the entire action for one specific day of the competition. This ticket provides viewers with the ability to walk the entire course. They stand right along the rope line to watch the world’s best golfers in action. Further, they gain access to all public venues and order food and beverages from notable restaurant partners on-site.

 

- Military Tickets ($30)

 

The 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will acknowledge the commitment and service of the U.S. military. They are offering tickets at $30 per day from August 4-8. This is for active duty, reserve, military retirees, veterans, and their dependents. 

 

They must bring their photo IDs. Tickets must be purchased at on-site ticket windows. These are situated at the Players Club Parkway at the Rideshare entrance and the main tournament entrance.

 

- FedEx Team Members (Discounted)

 

A limited quantity of discounted daily grounds tickets is available for purchase. Please check with respective managers for details on how to get these tickets.

 

- Parking ($20)

 

Daily parking passes are available.

 

- Youth Tickets (Free)

 

There are complimentary youth tickets for ages 15 and below. They should be accompanying a ticketed adult. This is courtesy of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. 

 

- The Patio (Starting from $350)

 

A limited number of daily tickets to The Patio is now available to the general public. This hospitality experience is inclusive of water, soda, wine, and beer. Food and cocktails are available for purchase. Fans will get access to the top two rows of unreserved seating. They will be able to see all the action on the par-3 11th hole.

 

- The Peabody Getaway Package ($380)

 

Get a getaway package for the 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Come see the stars. Stay in downtown Memphis at the historic Peabody Hotel. The Peabody Hotel Getaway Package is $380 in addition to fees and taxes. It is available for each night of the competition. Bookings will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is due to the limited availability each night.

 

- Daily Clubhouse ($500)

 

Get the best of both worlds inside the TPC Southwind Clubhouse. The Clubhouse will have an all-inclusive beverage and food experience delivered by the TPC Southwind culinary team. This time around, an on-course viewing area can also be accessed.

 

- Weekly Clubhouse ($1500)

 

Get clubhouse access for the whole week from Thursday to Sunday.

 

5. Digital Ticketing for 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

 

On a computer desktop, you may accept, view, manage, and transfer tickets. This can be done using the Account Manager Website of the 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

 

Tickets are mobile-enabled. This means that your tickets will only generate barcodes on a mobile device. This has to be done using the Account Manager site on a smartphone web browser. These tickets cannot be printed.

 

Instructions

 

1. Create or login into a FedEx St. Jude Invitational Account Manager Account. This is different than a Ticketmaster account.

2. Click on the Dashboard on the top left corner of the screen to accept your tickets.

3. Click on the My Events page to transfer tickets.

4. Select the tournament days you would like to share tickets for.

5. Click on next.

6. Enter the email address and name of the person you would like to receive the tickets for.

7. Click Transfer.

 

Once you transfer your tickets, you will get a confirmation. You will get it on the screen and via email. Please note that once the recipient accepts the tickets, they will no longer be available in your account.

 

To accept, transfer, view, and manage your tickets via a mobile device, you can do so by using the original email you received or visiting am.ticketmaster.com/pgmat.

 

1. Log in with your email and password.

2. Select the profile icon on the top right to log in with your email and password.

3. Select the three bars on the top left and select “My Events.”

 

To Transfer Tickets

 

1. Click transfer to select tickets for multiple days.

2. Once desired tickets are selected, click next to enter recipient information and hit transfer to complete.

 

To accept tickets

 

1. Tickets sent to you will appear at the top of the “My Events” page with a prompt to accept

2. Once accepted, they will appear in your My Events list.

3. To view, click on the desired ticket, which will take you to your ticket with a barcode.

4. From here, you will also be prompted to add to your Apple wallet if desired.

 

Once you transfer your tickets, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and via email. Please note that once the recipient accepts the tickets, they will no longer be available in your account.

 

Conclusion:

The 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational has the most elite fields of 2021. Several top players will tee up in the tournament.  Fans will be treated to the brightest stars in the game.

The 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will surely be one of the most exciting golf tournaments of the year.

 

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