Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind
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Scottie Scheffler claimed victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship held at TPC Southwind on August 15, 2026. Despite a difficult start with a bogey following a bunker shot that hit a sprinkler head, Scheffler managed to finish strong with a final round of 66, ending the tournament at 17 under par. Si Woo Kim finished as the runner-up, trailing Scheffler by eight strokes, marking the largest winning margin in the tournament's history. Scheffler’s win adds to his total of 21 career PGA Tour victories, making him the third-youngest player to reach that milestone. He now leads the FedEx Cup points heading into the BMW Championship.

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  • Scheffler had a bogey on the third hole after a mishap.
  • He tied the course record with a 9-under 61 on Friday.
  • Burns shot 73 in the final round, finishing tied for third.
  • Scheffler's victory gives him 750 FedEx Cup points.
  • He made his professional debut at TPC Southwind eight years ago.
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Scottie Scheffler‘s bunker shot on the par-5 third at TPC Southwind hit a sprinkler head and bounced into the water. Bogey.

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