Justin Rose shares his sadness after PGA Tour announcement on Fedex St. Jude ChampionshipJustin Rose is the defending champion at the PGA Tour's playoff opener, the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and he made his feelings clear on the event's murky futureView 2 Images Justin Rose has weighed in on the uncertain future of the FedEx St. Jude Championship (Image: Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)Justin Rose has expressed his disappointment after the PGA Tour announced that the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not be a top-tier event as part of the tour's 2028 revamp. Article continues belowMichael Block raged at Grant Horvat before disputing senior tour disqualification READ MORE :The demotion is a blow to both FedEx and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. FedEx has been the title sponsor since the playoffs launched in 2007, and the tournament has raised millions for St. Jude. There's obviously a lot of competition for the Championship Series and the Challenger Series. "While we are disappointed the FedEx St. Jude Championship will not be part of the new Championship Series, we are encouraged by their plans to find other opportunities to bring professional golf to Memphis," FedEx said in a statement.