Scottie Scheffler Wins FedEx St. Jude Championship by Eight Shots
Scottie Scheffler dominated the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, winning by eight shots to open the PGA Tour postseason. This victory marked his 21st career win and ended a nearly seven-month drought without a title, despite a season…
Philadelphia, PA, August 16, 2026 —
Scottie Scheffler secured a commanding victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, marking his 21st career win on the PGA Tour. The dominant performance saw Scheffler finish with an eight-shot lead, signaling a strong start to the PGA Tour postseason.
The win ends a nearly seven-month span without a title for Scheffler, a period during which he has maintained consistent high-level performance throughout the season. His performance in Memphis demonstrated a return to the winner’s circle after a streak of strong finishes.
The FedEx St. Jude Championship is the opening event of the PGA Tour’s postseason, a series of high-stakes tournaments that determine the season’s ultimate champion. Scheffler’s substantial margin of victory highlights his current form as the playoff events commence.
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