Scheffler leads by 2 at St. Jude
- On Sunday, August 16, world number one Scottie Scheffler enters the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a two-stroke lead at 13-under at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Scheffler fired a course-record 9-under 61 on Friday, erasing a three-shot deficit to separate himself from the field during the second round of the PGA Tour playoff opener.
- Sam Burns and Sungjae Im trail by two shots at 11-under, with Burns carding a bogey-free 8-under 62 on Saturday to move into contention for his first victory since 2023.
- The championship carries a $20 million purse with $3.6 million for the winner, while the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings advance to next week's BMW Championship.
- Scheffler will play Sunday's final round alongside friend Sam Burns, though Scheffler acknowledged the pairing is "a bit weird" as both compete for the title.
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Scotty Scheffler achieved his 21st career victory by winning the PGA Tour FedEx St. Jude Championship. With the addition of $3.6 million in prize money, he rose to second place in career earnings, chasing Tiger Woods, who is currently in first place. The significant increase in tournament prize money compared to the past influenced the record-breaking achievement, and Korean players are also continuing their strong performances by securing their…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, turning a two-shot lead into a runaway in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He closed with a 4-under 66 for an eight-shot victory, his first in nearly…
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