The PGA Tour playoffs begin Thursday at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, and it’s going to be a scorcher.
Temperatures are expected to reach 96 degrees during the afternoon at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, with a heat index between 105-110 degrees.
Excessive heat warning has been issued today for the 1st round @FedExChamp. It will be hot with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Combine the humidity and it will feel like 105F-110F this afternoon. @DTNWeather @PGATOUR #ThinkWeather pic.twitter.com/iSU3mxSguz
— Stewart Williams (@pgawxman1) August 15, 2024
The temperature is forecast to increase to a high of 97 on Friday and drop, slightly, to highs of 94 and 90 on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
There is minimal chance of rain throughout tournament play.