PGA Tour names Robert Miller as FedEx St. Jude Championship executive director

Miller takes over leadership of the annual PGA Tour event in Memphis

Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:15pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in bold, geometric shapes and colors, conceptually representing the transition of leadership for the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament in Memphis.The new leadership of the FedEx St. Jude Championship aims to build on the tournament's strong community ties and competitive legacy in Memphis.Memphis Today

The PGA Tour has appointed Robert Miller as the new executive director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the annual PGA Tour event held in Memphis, Tennessee. Miller will take over leadership of the tournament from the previous director, Joe, who had a significant impact on the event and the local community.

Why it matters

The FedEx St. Jude Championship is a marquee event on the PGA Tour schedule, attracting top golfers from around the world to compete in Memphis. The executive director plays a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of the tournament, from player relations to community engagement, so Miller's appointment is an important transition for the event.

The details

Robert Miller has been named the new executive director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the PGA Tour event held annually in Memphis, Tennessee. Miller will be taking over leadership of the tournament from the previous director, Joe, who had a lasting impact on the event and the local community.

  • The FedEx St. Jude Championship is held each year in Memphis.

The players

Robert Miller

The new executive director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship PGA Tour event.

Joe

The previous executive director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, who had a significant impact on the event and the Memphis community.

Richard Smith

The FedEx COO who presented the tournament trophy to the winner, Justin Rose.

Justin Rose

The winner of the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship after a three-hole playoff.

J.J. Spaun

The runner-up in the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship, losing to Justin Rose in a three-hole playoff.

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What they’re saying

“Joe has made a lasting impact on this event and the Memphis community.”

— Richard Smith, FedEx COO

The takeaway

The appointment of Robert Miller as the new executive director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship signals a transition for the prestigious PGA Tour event, as he looks to build on the strong foundation laid by his predecessor and continue to elevate the tournament's profile and impact in the Memphis community.