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Jordan Spieth shoots 65 in first round of FedEx St. Jude Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jordan Spieth shoots 65 in first round of FedEx St. Jude Championship
Summary

Jordan Spieth shot a 5-under 65 in the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 13, 2026, tying for the lead with Michael Thorbjornsen at TPC Southwind. Spieth, who started the tournament ranked No. 54 in the FedEx Cup standings, moved up to No. 22 in the projected standings. He made three consecutive birdies from the 11th to 13th holes and added another on No. 15. After struggling earlier in the season, Spieth expressed renewed confidence in his game and aims to qualify for the next playoff event in St. Louis.

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  • •Spieth is tied for the lead with a score of 65.
  • •He made three birdies in a row from holes 11 to 13.
  • •Spieth started the season ranked No. 54 in FedEx Cup standings.
  • •He moved to No. 22 in the projected standings after round one.
  • •The event is taking place at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
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  • 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Spieth shoots 65 at FedEx St. Jude, vaults up projected standings
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It has been an up-and-down season for Jordan Spieth, who went into the tournament in Memphis at No. 54 in the FedEx Cup standings.

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