Scottie Scheffler leads at FedEx St. Jude Championship with 18 holes remaining
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Scottie Scheffler holds a two-stroke lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, part of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs. After three rounds at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Scheffler is atop the leaderboard with a score of -13. He needs to maintain his lead to secure his first victory since January. Sam Burns and Sungjae Im are tied for second at -11, both seeking their own breakthroughs. The final round is underway, with significant implications for those on the FedEx Cup bubble, as only the top 50 qualify for the next event.
- •Scheffler shot a 9-under 61 on Friday.
- •Burns recorded an 8-under 62 on Saturday.
- •Im is projected to move from 53rd to 35th in FedEx Cup standings.
- •Top 50 in standings qualify for BMW Championship next week.
- •Final round is currently in progress.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Sunday Matters: Why you need to see the PGA Tour's FedEx St. Jude Championship finale
"There are 18 holes to go in the first leg of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs, and the final round is sure to provide lots of drama.
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