FedEx St. Jude Championship Head Leaving for Australia

Joe Tomek, who has led the PGA Tour event in Memphis for years, is taking a new role overseas.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Joe Tomek, the head of the FedEx St. Jude Championship PGA Tour event in Memphis, Tennessee, is leaving his position to take on a new opportunity in Australia. Tomek has been a key figure in the annual golf tournament, which is a major event for the city of Memphis, for many years.

Why it matters

The FedEx St. Jude Championship is a significant economic driver for Memphis, bringing in tourism and revenue each year. Tomek's departure represents a loss of leadership and institutional knowledge for the event, which will need to find a new director to oversee operations going forward.

The details

Tomek has accepted a position to lead a major golf tournament in Australia, a unique opportunity that he felt he could not pass up despite his strong ties to Memphis and the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He has been the head of the Memphis PGA Tour event for several years and has played a key role in its growth and success.

  • Tomek has been the head of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis since 2018.
  • Tomek will be leaving his position in Memphis in the coming months to take on the new role in Australia.

The players

Joe Tomek

The head of the FedEx St. Jude Championship PGA Tour event in Memphis, Tennessee, who is leaving his position to take on a new opportunity in Australia.

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What they’re saying

“This was a very difficult decision for me. Memphis and the FedEx St. Jude Championship have become a huge part of my life, and I'm going to miss it dearly.”

— Joe Tomek, Head of FedEx St. Jude Championship (The Daily Memphian)

What’s next

The PGA Tour and the FedEx St. Jude Championship organizers will need to find a replacement for Tomek in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition and continued success for the event.

The takeaway

Tomek's departure represents a significant loss of leadership and institutional knowledge for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, which is a vital part of Memphis' sports and tourism landscape. The city will need to work quickly to find a capable replacement to maintain the event's success and impact on the local economy.