PGA TOUR
What: St. Jude Classic in Memphis
Course: TPC Southwind (7,239 yards, par 70)
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel, Ch. 4)
Purse: $5.6 million (winner's share: $1,008,000)
Defending champion: Lee Westwood
LPGA TOUR
What: LPGA State Farm Classic in Springfield, Ill.
Course: Panther Creek C.C. (6,746 yards, par 72)
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel)
Purse: $1.7 million (winner's share: $255,000)
Defending champion: Cristie Kerr
CHAMPIONS TOUR
What: Greater Hickory Classic in Conover, N.C.
Schedule (TV): Friday-Sunday (Golf Channel)
Course: Rock Barn Golf and Spa, Jones Course (7,090 yards, par 72)
Purse: $1.75 million (winner's share: $262,500)
Defending champion: Gary Hallberg
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