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Hideki Matsuyama emerged victorious in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event of the FedExCup Playoffs, at TPC Southwind in Memphis on Sunday. Despite starting the final round with a comfortable five-shot lead, Matsuyama faced a rollercoaster back nine, including a water-induced bogey on the 14th and a double bogey on the 15th.

However, he showcased remarkable composure, birdieing the final two holes to clinch a two-shot win over top contenders Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland. This triumph not only secured Matsuyama's first playoff win but also propelled him to third place in the FedExCup standings.

TPC Southwind once again proved why it's a favorite for the playoffs, delivering another nail-biting finish. The course, with its spectator-friendly design and challenging closing stretch, has a knack for producing drama.

Matsuyama's victory adds to the venue's storied history of unpredictable outcomes and thrilling finishes. With this event concluded, the playoff field has now been whittled down to the top 50 players, setting the stage for an intense battle in the next leg of the FedExCup Playoffs.

THEN THERE WERE 50

The BMW Championship, the second event in the FedExCup Playoffs, tees off this week at Castle Pines outside Denver with 50 players competing for a coveted spot in the TOUR Championship.

Only the top 30 in the FedExCup standings after this event will advance to East Lake in Atlanta, making it a critical juncture in the race for the FedExCup trophy. The field features a mix of top-ranked players and recent winners, including of course world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, FedEx St. Jude Championship victor Hideki Matsuyama, and defending FedExCup champion Viktor Hovland.

With established stars and emerging talents all vying for a chance to compete in the season finale, the BMW Championship promises high-stakes golf and intense competition. Click here to learn more about this week's field.

KOEPKA EDGES RAHM IN LIV PLAYOFF

Brooks Koepka secured his second LIV Golf League win of the year at The Greenbrier, edging out Jon Rahm in a playoff. Koepka shot a stellar 7-under 63 in the final round, forcing a playoff with Rahm at 19-under 191.

Koepka prevailed on the first playoff hole, adding to his earlier triumph at LIV Golf Singapore. This marks Koepka's fifth LIV Golf career victory since the league's inception in 2022. His team, Smash, also claimed the team title.

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WINNERS FROM LAST WEEK: CORE FOUR

OFFICIAL WORLD GOLF RANKINGS: TOP 60

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