Scottie Scheffler ties course record at FedEx St. Jude Championship
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Scottie Scheffler tied the course record with a score of 61 during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 14 at TPC Southwind in Memphis. His remarkable performance featuring 11 birdies placed him atop the leaderboard, marking a strong start to the FedExCup Playoffs. Sungjae Im and Viktor Hovland are tied for second at 8 under, while Ludvig Aberg is in fourth at 7 under. The competition continues with several players aiming to close the gap on Scheffler before the final rounds.
- •Scheffler leads with an 11-under score and ties the course record.
- •Im and Hovland both tied for second at 8 under.
- •Aberg is fourth with a score of 7 under after a strong round.
- •The tournament is the first of the FedExCup Playoffs.
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"Scottie Scheffler tied the course record in the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Here are the golfers who *might* be able to beat him.
"World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler takes a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. See how much money is on the line.
"The total purse at TPC Southwind in Memphis was $20 million with the Scottie Scheffler taking home $3.6 million for a victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:55 PMHere’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship
The total purse at TPC Southwind in Memphis was $20 million with the Scottie Scheffler taking home $3.6 million for a victory.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:49 PMFedEx St. Jude Championship purse, payouts: How much did Scottie Scheffler earn for his win at TPC Southwind?
Scottie Scheffler picked up his second win of the season on Sunday afternoon in Memphis to open the FedExCup playoffs.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:05 PMHow much money can PGA Tour golfers earn at FedEx St. Jude Championship?
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler takes a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. See how much money is on the line.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:13 PMWho can stop Scottie Scheffler? Ranking the top contenders at St. Jude Championship
Scottie Scheffler tied the course record in the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Here are the golfers who *might* be able to beat him.
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