Jordan Spieth opens strong at St. Jude Championship 2026 in Memphis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jordan Spieth shot a first-round score of 5-under-par at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis on August 13, 2026. His performance positions him favorably to qualify for the BMW Championship, moving him from No. 54 to No. 22 in the FedExCup playoff standings. Spieth's resurgence comes as he strives to end a four-year victory drought and capitalizes on a strong start, which he acknowledges positively impacts his mentality. With three more rounds remaining, Spieth aims to maintain his momentum and secure a place in the Tour Championship as well.
- •Spieth's opening round is 5-under-par at TPC Southwind.
- •He jumps to No. 22 in FedExCup standings from No. 54.
- •Top 50 golfers qualify for the BMW Championship.
- •Spieth seeks first PGA Tour victory in over four years.
- •Strong start could lead to Tour Championship qualification.
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