2024 Sanderson Farms Championship: Round 1 Tee Times & Pairings

After a brief interlude, the PGA Tour FedEx Cup Fall season swings back into action. Fresh from the electrifying Presidents Cup at Montreal’s Royal Golf, attention now shifts to the Country Club of Jackson rolling out the green carpet for the 11th Sanderson Farms Championship, marking the final edition under Sanderson Farms’ sponsorship. Now, as the golf world bids farewell to this iconic partnership, the stage is set for an unforgettable tournament. But when will your favorite golfer take on the course? 

The anticipation builds as the PGA Tour recently revealed the tee times and pairings for the Championship on their official X handle. The tournament kicks off on October 3, with the first group teeing off at 7:05 AM ET. This inaugural trio features Tyler Duncan, C.T. Pan – the 2020 Olympics bronze medalist, and Carl Yuan. This sets the stage for a thrilling competition with a prize purse of $7.6 million.

The stakes are high, and the reward is sweet. The winner takes home a whopping $1.368 million from the prize purse of $7.6 million. But who will rise to the challenge? We will have to see. Notably, Rickie Fowler, eager to break his winless drought, joins the fray with new gear in his bag. All the Fowler fans await his return after his short hiatus, and he tees off at 12:45 PM alongside Lucas Glover and Jhonattan Vegas.

Fresh from the Presidents Cup, Mackenzie Hughes travels directly from Canada, seeking redemption after the International Team’s loss to the Americans. The 2022 Sanderson Farms champion will tee off sharp at 8:00 AM. 

Other seasoned champions and rising stars will clash in a bid for glory, ensuring an electrifying tournament. But other than glory, and purse, there’s a lot at stake in the FedEx Cup Fall.

What’s at stake in the FedEx Cup Fall, beyond the prize at Sanderson Farms Championship

The 2024 FedEx Cup Fall is more than just a tune-up for the new season. It is a gateway to exempt status, prestigious events, and a significant boost up the rankings. Winning during this period comes with a treasure trove of benefits. That includes a two-year PGA Tour exemption, 500 FedEx Cup points, and entry to 2025’s first signature event, The Sentry and The PLAYERS Championship.

The FedEx Cup Playoffs may be wrapped up, but for players ranked 51st and beyond, the FedEx Cup Fall is their chance to shine. These golfers will carry their hard-earned points from the regular season and the FedEx St. Jude Championship into the Fall. It’s a fresh start, but the stakes are high.

Enter the Aon Next 10 – the top 10 players who’ll burst onto the scene after the FedEx Cup Fall. They’ll snag spots in two elite Signature Events following The Sentry, rubbing shoulders with the game’s best. But here’s the twist: players ranked 51-70 have already secured their ticket to the big leagues for next year. But now, they are gunning for those coveted Signature Event spots.

Meanwhile, players 71 and beyond are on a mission. They’re chasing one of 10 precious spots in those Signature Events and fighting to crack the top 125. And what about those on the bubble? Golfers ranked 126-150 will hold their breath at the end of the FedEx Cup Fall. As they can secure conditional status for the 2025 PGA Tour Season.

The rewards are substantial, but who will seize the opportunities presented by the FedEx Cup Fall? Starting with the Sanderson Farms Championship. Share your thoughts in the comments section below.