Michael Kim and Jordan Spieth surge at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Michael Kim and Jordan Spieth both shot 5-under 65 to join a five-way tie for the lead in the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. Kim, projected to move from 61st to 24th in the FedEx Cup standings, aims for a top finish to secure a spot in the BMW Championship next week. Spieth, in a similar position, could rise from 54th to 22nd with a win. Sungjae Im also performed well, sitting at 4-under 66, and is expected to jump into the top 50 if he finishes strong. The tournament continues as players jockey for positions to advance in the playoffs.
- •Michael Kim and Jordan Spieth both shot 5-under 65 in round one.
- •Kim is projected to jump from 61st to 24th in FedEx Cup standings.
- •Spieth could rise from 54th to 22nd if he wins.
- •Sungjae Im shot 4-under 66 and is tied for 6th.
- •The tournament is critical for playoff positioning ahead of the BMW Championship.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — FedEx Cup bubble: Michael Kim, Jordan Spieth surge in standings at St. Jude
"Michael Kim and Jordan Spieth are making big moves at the FedEx St. Jude Championship to climb inside the top 50. Will they stay there?
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