Scottie Scheffler Shoots 61 to Take 3-Shot Lead in Memphis in Playoff Opener
Scheffler posted 11 birdies and two bogeys to move to 11-under 129 and take a three-shot lead in the FedEx Cup playoff opener.
- World number one Scottie Scheffler matched the TPC Southwind course record with a 9-under 61 on Friday, seizing a three-stroke lead after 36 holes at the PGA St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Unrelenting heat index readings north of 110 degrees tested players at the playoff opener, where Scheffler recorded 11 birdies against two bogeys to reach 11-under 129 overall.
- South Korean golfer Im Sung-jae fired a 66 to hold second place at 132, while Norway's Viktor Hovland trails the leader as the tournament reaches its halfway point.
- Players outside the top 50 in season points, including Jordan Spieth and Tommy Fleetwood, must gain positions this weekend to qualify for the BMW Championship.
- Scheffler nearly broke the course record on the 18th hole, then waved to his wife, Meredith, and son, Bennett, celebrating his commanding position entering the weekend.
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While Round 1 of the FedEx St. Jude saw a packed leaderboard, Round 2 came with a different, although not entirely surprising, turn of events.In an impressive display, Scottie Scheffler took the solo lead. In doing so, he also tied the course record at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Despite the changes, there is still […] The post Scottie Scheffler Ties Course Record, Takes Lead at FedEx St. Jude appeared first on HEAVY.
Scotty Scheffler took the solo lead in the second round of the first event of the PGA Tour FedEx Cup Playoffs held at TPC Southwind in Tennessee. Sungjae Im is tied for second at 8-under par, aiming to move up in the standings to advance to the second event, and this tournament will proceed without a cut.
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Scottie Scheffler shoots 61 to take 3-shot lead in Memphis in playoff opener
Scottie Scheffler birdied the first five holes and shot a 9-under 61 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
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