TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, serves as the venue for this week’s 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship. Since 1988, the exclusive TPC Southwind has been the setting for a PGA Tour event, initially as FedEx St. Jude Classic and later as the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

As players attempt to climb the leaderboard, they’re also battling for impressive prizes, as TPC Southwind in Memphis offers a total prize pool of $20 million. The winner takes the lion’s share – an 18% share of $3.6 million, while even the last-place player receives a hefty $40,000.

Beyond the financial rewards The champion receives additional benefitsIn addition to the trophy and cash prize, they will receive 2000 FedEx Cup points.

Managed by the PGA Tour as part of the Tournament Players Club network, TPC Southwind is consistently ranked among the top 10 most challenging courses on the tour. The 18-hole championship course, designed by Don Prichard in consultation with Hubert Green and Fuzzy Zoeller, both two-time major champions, extends over 6,500 meters from the back tees.

Unfortunately, TPC Southwind belongs to the category of private courses within the Tournament Players Club network. However, this does not exclude access; it simply has its price.

How much does a TPC Southwind membership cost?

Following the example of most private clubs, TPC Southwind offers several membership options: Regular golf, golf for young professionals and for non-residents. All membership levels include club facilities such as swimming, tennis and fitness facilities. In addition, membership at Southwind Access and special privileges at other TPC objects throughout the United States, which is a notable advantage.

Although the official membership page does not contain any information about costsOther sources estimate that the joining fees, depending on the membership level chosen, are approximately €100. 6,000 US dollarsIn addition, monthly contributions are usually in the range of 500 US dollars.