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Scottie Scheffler ties course record with second-round 61 in Memphis

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Scottie Scheffler ties course record with second-round 61 in Memphis
Summary

Scottie Scheffler recorded a second-round 9-under 61 at TPC Southwind during the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 14, tying the course record. After two rounds, he sits at 11 under and holds a three-stroke lead over Sungjae Im. Scheffler began his round with five consecutive birdies and finished with 11 birds overall, despite two bogeys. His score marks the fifth time a professional golfer has shot 61 at this venue since it opened in 1989.

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By the Numbers
  • •Scheffler ties TPC Southwind course record with 61.
  • •He leads the tournament with a score of 11 under after two rounds.
  • •His round includes five consecutive birdies and 11 total.
  • •Two bogeys occurred, one on the front and one on the back nine.
  • •Scheffler's 61 is the fifth occurrence since 1989.
Latest Updates
  • 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler ties FedEx St. Jude Championship course record at TPC Southwind
  • 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler ties course record in Memphis with second-round 61
What they're saying
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Scottie Scheffler tied the TPC Southwind course record Friday, Aug. 14, with a second-round 9-under 61 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

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Scottie Scheffler tied the TPC Southwind course record Aug. 14, with a scintillating second-round 61 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

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