Who Won the 2023 St. Jude Classic?

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The 2023 St. Jude Classic is in the books, and the winner is Justin Thomas! Thomas held off a charging Cameron Smith to win by two strokes, claiming his second St. Jude title. This was Thomas’ first win since the 2022 Players Championship, and it moved him to No. 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

The tournament was held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, and featured a strong field of players. In addition to Thomas and Smith, the field included Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth.

Thomas started the final round with a one-stroke lead over Smith. He quickly extended his lead to four strokes after birdieing the first four holes. However, Smith closed the gap with birdies on Nos. 7 and 8. Thomas responded with a birdie on No. 9 to take a two-stroke lead into the back nine.

Smith continued to apply pressure on Thomas, making birdies on Nos. 10 and 12. Thomas answered with a birdie on No. 11, but he bogeyed No. 13 to cut his lead to one stroke. Thomas made a crucial par save on No. 14 to keep his lead, and he birdied No. 16 to extend his lead to two strokes.

Smith made a birdie on No. 17 to cut his lead to one stroke, but Thomas made a par on No. 18 to secure the victory. This was Thomas’ 15th career PGA Tour victory.

Thomas’ victory was a huge boost for his confidence, as he had been struggling with his game in recent months. He is now one of the favorites to win the upcoming Masters Tournament.

Rank Player Score
1 Justin Thomas -19
2 Will Zalatoris -18
3 Cameron Smith -17

The Tournament

History of the tournament

The St. Jude Invitational is a golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It is played annually at the TPC Southwind course in Memphis, Tennessee. The tournament was founded in 1958 by entertainer Danny Thomas as a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It is the only PGA Tour event that is hosted by a hospital.

The tournament was originally played at various courses in the Memphis area, but it has been played at TPC Southwind since 1989. The tournament is played in late June or early July, and it is one of the few PGA Tour events that is not played in the fall.

The St. Jude Invitational is a stroke play tournament. The field is limited to 120 players, and the top 60 players after the third round advance to the final round. The tournament is played over four days, with the final round on Sunday.

The St. Jude Invitational has been won by a number of notable golfers, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, and Tiger Woods. The current champion is Justin Thomas.

Format of the tournament

The St. Jude Invitational is a stroke play tournament. The field is limited to 120 players, and the top 60 players after the third round advance to the final round. The tournament is played over four days, with the final round on Sunday.

The tournament is played on a par-70 course. The course is 7,251 yards from the back tees. The course is designed by Tom Fazio.

Participants in the tournament

The field for the St. Jude Invitational is made up of the top 125 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. The tournament also includes a number of past champions, as well as players who have received sponsor’s exemptions.

The 2023 field for the St. Jude Invitational includes:

  • Justin Thomas
  • Dustin Johnson
  • Brooks Koepka
  • Rory McIlroy
  • Jon Rahm
  • Viktor Hovland
  • Patrick Cantlay
  • Xander Schauffele
  • Bryson Dechambeau
  • Scottie Scheffler

Prize money for the tournament

The total purse for the St. Jude Invitational is $10 million. The winner of the tournament receives $2.1 million. The top 10 finishers in the tournament also receive a share of the prize money.

The Winner

Name of the winner

The winner of the 2023 St. Jude Invitational is Justin Thomas. Thomas won the tournament by four strokes over Will Zalatoris.

Nationality of the winner

Justin Thomas is an American golfer. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

Previous wins of the winner

Justin Thomas has won 15 PGA Tour events, including the 2017 PGA Championship, the 2017 FedExCup, and the 2022 Players Championship.

Career earnings of the winner

Justin Thomas has earned over $55 million in his career on the PGA Tour. He is currently ranked number one in the world.

3. The Runner-Up

The runner-up of the 2023 St. Jude Golf Tournament was Justin Thomas. Thomas, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, is a two-time major champion and has won 15 PGA Tour events. He is currently ranked No. 4 in the world.

Thomas had a strong performance at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, finishing in second place with a score of 13-under-par. He was one stroke behind the winner, Justin Rose. Thomas had a chance to win the tournament on the final hole, but he missed a putt for birdie.

Thomas is a fan favorite at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, and he was disappointed to not win the tournament. However, he still had a great performance and he is one of the top players in the world.

Name of the runner-up: Justin Thomas

Nationality of the runner-up: American

Previous wins of the runner-up:

  • 2017 PGA Championship
  • 2017 FedExCup
  • 2015 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
  • 2015 PGA Tour Championship
  • 2014 Players Championship
  • 2014 WGC-Cadillac Championship
  • 2014 FedExCup
  • 2013 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
  • 2013 CIMB Classic
  • 2013 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
  • 2013 FedExCup

Career earnings of the runner-up: $53,000,000

4. The Other Participants

There were many notable participants who did not win the 2023 St. Jude Golf Tournament. Some of the most notable include:

  • Brooks Koepka: Koepka is a four-time major champion and has won 17 PGA Tour events. He is currently ranked No. 1 in the world. Koepka had a strong performance at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, finishing in third place with a score of 12-under-par.
  • Rory McIlroy: McIlroy is a four-time major champion and has won 21 PGA Tour events. He is currently ranked No. 2 in the world. McIlroy had a disappointing performance at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, finishing in 10th place with a score of 9-under-par.
  • Dustin Johnson: Johnson is a two-time major champion and has won 24 PGA Tour events. He is currently ranked No. 3 in the world. Johnson had a solid performance at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, finishing in fifth place with a score of 11-under-par.
  • Jordan Spieth: Spieth is a three-time major champion and has won 13 PGA Tour events. He is currently ranked No. 5 in the world. Spieth had a disappointing performance at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, finishing in 17th place with a score of 7-under-par.

There were also some notable upsets in the tournament. Some of the most notable include:

  • Will Zalatoris: Zalatoris was the leading amateur at the 2022 Masters Tournament. He had a strong performance at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, finishing in fourth place with a score of 10-under-par.
  • Cameron Young: Young is a rookie on the PGA Tour. He had a strong performance at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, finishing in sixth place with a score of 9-under-par.
  • Matthew Wolff: Wolff is a former top-ranked amateur. He had a strong performance at the St. Jude Golf Tournament, finishing in seventh place with a score of 8-under-par.

There were also some key moments in the tournament. Some of the most notable include:

  • Justin Rose’s winning putt on the final hole: Rose made a clutch putt on the final hole to win the tournament by one stroke.
  • Brooks Koepka’s chip-in on the 18th hole: Koepka made a brilliant chip-in on the 18th hole to finish in third place.
  • Rory McIlroy’s double bogey on the 18th hole: McIlroy made a double bogey on the 18th hole to finish in 10th place.
  • Dustin Johnson’s eagle on the 15th hole: Johnson made an eagle on the 15th hole to move into contention.
  • Jordan Spieth’s bogey on the 18th hole: Spieth made a bogey on the 18th hole to finish in 17th place.

The

Q: Who won The St Jude Golf Tournament yesterday?

A: Justin Thomas won The St Jude Golf Tournament yesterday. He finished the tournament at 19-under-par, two strokes ahead of runner-up Will Zalatoris. This is Thomas’ second win at The St Jude Golf Tournament, having also won in 2017.

Q: What was the winning score?

A: The winning score was 19-under-par. Thomas finished the tournament at this score, two strokes ahead of runner-up Will Zalatoris.

Q: Who were the other players in contention?

A: In addition to Thomas and Zalatoris, the other players in contention included Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson, and Brooks Koepka. All four players finished the tournament within four strokes of the lead.

Q: What was the course setup like?

A: The course was set up to play at a par of 72. The fairways were narrow and the greens were fast and firm. The weather conditions were hot and humid, which made the course even more challenging.

Q: What was the most exciting moment of the tournament?

A: The most exciting moment of the tournament came on the final hole, when Thomas made a birdie putt to win the tournament. The putt was from 15 feet and it gave Thomas a two-stroke lead over Zalatoris.

Q: What was the reaction of the crowd to Thomas’ win?

A: The crowd was electric after Thomas made his winning putt. They cheered and chanted his name as he walked off the 18th green. It was a great moment for Thomas and for the fans.

Q: What does Thomas’ win mean for his career?

A: Thomas’ win is a major boost to his career. It is his second win at The St Jude Golf Tournament, and it comes after a disappointing year in which he missed the cut at the Masters and the US Open. This win shows that Thomas is still one of the best players in the world, and it will give him a lot of confidence going into the rest of the season.

Justin Thomas won the 2022 St. Jude Golf Tournament yesterday. He held off a strong field of competitors to win his second major title. Thomas played a consistent round of golf, shooting a 67 in the final round to finish at 19-under-par. He was one of only two players to shoot under par in the final round, and he was the only player to shoot under par in all four rounds of the tournament. Thomas victory was a major boost to his confidence, and he will be looking to continue his strong play in the upcoming FedExCup Playoffs.

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