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Scottie Scheffler leads FedEx St. Jude Championship after shooting 61

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Scottie Scheffler leads FedEx St. Jude Championship after shooting 61

Summary

Scottie Scheffler shot a remarkable 61 at TPC Southwind on August 15, 2026, during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. His impressive performance gives him a three-stroke lead over Viktor Hovland and Sungjae Im as he heads into the weekend. Scheffler, world number one, is known for his consistency this season with 11 top-5 finishes, including five runner-up spots. This round marks the fourth-lowest in his PGA Tour career, as he displayed strong strokes gained in both approach and putting, a first for him in the same round. His next step will be to maintain his lead and seek his first PGA Tour win since January.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler has one win this season and 11 top-5 finishes.
•His 61 ranks as his fourth-lowest career score on the PGA Tour.
•Scheffler leads by three strokes heading into the final rounds.
•He recorded two bogeys in his round, missing sub-60 by a narrow margin.
•The championship is ongoing, with potential for dramatic changes in the leaderboard.

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