Five golfers tied for lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship after round one

Five golfers are tied for the lead after the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. Michael Thorbjornsen, Jordan Spieth, Kurt Kitayama, Michael Kim, and Jake Knapp all shot 5-under par, setting a record for the FedExCup Playoffs. Thorbjornsen played despite illness, describing how the heat provided some relief. Rory McIlroy struggled, finishing at 4-over on the last three holes and ended the day near the bottom of the leaderboard. Seven golfers are closely following the leaders at 4-under, including Tommy Fleetwood, who has a strong history at the course. The tournament continues on August 14 as players vie for a strong finish in this playoff event.

• 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — A record 5 golfers tied for lead after Round 1 at FedEx St. Jude Championship
• 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Five golfers tied for lead after 1st day of FedEx St. Jude Championship