FedEx St. Jude Championship hosts free adopt a dog event with the Humane Society
With the FedEx St. Jude Championship approaching, the tournament has dedicated its efforts to helping the furry, four-legged residents of Memphis find homes this July before the event returns Aug. 7 with the "Mutts and Putts" event.
'From the course to the kennels, we're committed to making a positive impact in the Memphis community,' said Joe Tomek, Executive Director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. 'We're incredibly grateful to the city for supporting us, and Mutts and Putts is a fun way to support the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County and give these deserving pups a chance to find their forever families.'
Here's what to know about the event.
In 2025, the adoption takes place from July 13-19, about a month before the golf tournament begins.
According to the Humane Society's website, about 40 dogs are living at the facility. Ages for the dogs range from a few months old to almost 10 years old. Adoption applications should be completed in advance, but the organization is accepting walk-ins.
The Humane Society wrote on Facebook that potential adopters will still go through the same adoption process that would typically happen, which includes meeting the family and any other pets, as well as an application. FedEx St. Jude Championship will cover the cost of the adoption process that typically ranges from $100 to $250.
Each dog adopted through the Mutts and Putts initiative will receive a custom bandana that features Memphis BBQ, along with golf-inspired details.
The Humane Society is located at 935 Farm Rd., next to Shelby Farms Park.
With the tournament less than a month away from beginning, TPC Southwind is finishing up an almost year-long renovation project.
TPC Southwind, which opened in 1988, is currently undergoing a significant multimillion-dollar renovation. The project started in November when work started on the front nine holes. By January, the entire course was closed for the extensive updates.
All 18 green complexes and practice greens have been entirely revamped for the first time since 1988, and they've also been resurfaced for the first time since 2004. The tee boxes received new surfaces as well, and parts of the irrigation system have been improved. Additionally, the short-game practice complex has seen a nearly complete transformation.
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at jordan.green@commercialappeal.com.
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