PGA Tour players struggling in extreme Memphis heat; feels like 110+ at FedEx St. Jude Championship

At last year’s FedEx St. Jude Championship, Lucas Glover’s sweaty pants went viral as a result of the swampy summer heat in Memphis. His slacks were drenched, looking like he had just taken a shower en route to his historic victory. His ‘swamp-ass’ served as a perfect metaphor for how everyone felt.

This year is no different, as real-feel temperatures exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, leaving PGA Tour players exhausted, grumpy, and thirsty. Unfortunately, the weekend forecast at the FedEx St. Jude Championship calls for more of the same.

“I worry more about the heat than the test of golf. I sweat a lot,” said Denny McCarthy,

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