The course: TPC Southwind has provided an ample test over the years for golfers gearing up for golf's most grueling week. At 7,200 yards, the Memphis, Tenn., layout isn't incredibly long, but it does reward guys who hit fairways and greens on a consistent basis -- just like the U.S. Open. You can't bomb into the rough and expect to score here. With some of the narrowest fairways on tour, it's no wonder last year's field hit the short grass 57 percent of the time, as well as 59 percent of the greens in regulation. Both ranked the course inside the top 15 (most difficult) in both categories on tour. With small, undulating greens, it shouldn't come as a surprise that TPC Southwind also ranked as the ninth-most difficult course (+0.987 shots over par on average) on the PGA Tour's in 2011. The par-4 fifth hole is the hole to watch this week. Ranked as the toughest on the course, the 485-yard has a large tree on the right side of the fairway that's in play; and if you go left, you have to contend with some large mounds that have made life difficult for players over the years.
The schedule: The tournament runs Thursday-Sunday. It'll be broadcast on the Golf Channel from 3 to 6 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday; and on CBS from 3 to 6 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.
The field: Rory McIlroy is the only member of the Official World Golf Ranking top-10 in FedEx St. Jude Classic field, but he'll be joined by some other notables, including Zach Johnson, Dustin Johnson, Graeme McDowell, John Daly, Ryo Ishikawa, and Davis Love III.
The video: Check out some of the memorable moments from the FedEx St. Jude Classic's history.
Your turn. Who are your picks for this week? Swing away!