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Scheffler in charge as he chases first win since January

World number one Scottie Scheffler will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the St Jude Championship as he chases his first victory since January.

Scheffler in charge as he chases first win since January

Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, is currently leading the St Jude Championship at 13 under par, with a two-stroke advantage going into the final round. In a closely contested field, American golfer Sam Burns is in second place at 11 under, with South Korea's Im Sung-jae also in contention at that mark.

Burns delivered an impressive performance with a bogey-free 62, putting him in contention for the FedEx Cup play-off opener at TPC Southwind in Memphis. Tommy Fleetwood, the defending FedEx Cup champion, trails at eight under, four strokes behind the leaders. Jake Knapp rounds out the top four at six under.

Scheffler's goal remains to secure his first victory since January, and he has stated that his determination to succeed is shared with his friend and competitor, Sam Burns. As they prepare for the final round, both golfers acknowledge that the competition will be a standard, exciting event, enlivened by their camaraderie on the course.

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