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Scheffler claims victory at St Jude Championship; McIlroy struggles

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Scheffler claims victory at St Jude Championship; McIlroy struggles
Summary

Scottie Scheffler won the St Jude Championship in Memphis with a total score of 17 under par, marking his first victory since January. Rory McIlroy finished in 66th place, 25 strokes behind, and expressed feeling lost in his game after not competing since the Open Championship in July. Despite Scheffler's strong performance, including a final round of 66, McIlroy struggled throughout the tournament, unable to record a round under par. The PGA Tour now shifts focus to the BMW Championship next week in St. Louis, where the top players will compete to secure their spots for the Tour Championship.

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By the Numbers
  • •Scheffler finished at 17 under par, winning by a significant margin.
  • •McIlroy's eight-over total leaves him ahead of only two players.
  • •The PGA Tour moves to the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club next.
  • •Top 30 players will advance to the Tour Championship with a $40m prize fund.
Latest Updates
  • 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler wins St Jude
  • 11:15 PMBBC Sport — McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude
What they're saying
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Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

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Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

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