Scottie Scheffler back to dominant ways, wins by 8 at FedEx St. Jude

Memphis, Tennessee — Scottie Scheffler made a stunning comeback in the FedEx St. Jude Championship, decimating opponents to claim an 8-shot victory, an all-time record in the 68-year history of the TPC Southwind. Scheffler's commanding performance concluded with a 4-under 66, shattering the previous record of a 7-shot margin set by John Cook in 1996.

This win marked Scheffler's first victory in nearly seven months, a season characterized by remarkable consistency but only one championship trophy thus far. The Texas-based golfer's near miss on the par-5 third hole came when a bunker shot landed on a sprinkler head, resulting in a bogey. Despite this setback, Scheffler quickly regained his lead by making consecutive birdie putts on the 5th and 6th holes.

Playing in the final group under sweltering heat and strong winds, Scheffler finished at a blistering 17-under 263, leaving his closest competitor, Dallas neighbor Si Woo Kim, an entire eight shots behind. The previous record holder of the largest margin was John Cook at TPC Southwind in 1996. Scheffler's triumph secured him $3.6 million from the prize fund and an additional $23 million in bonus money, boosting him to the top of the FedEx Cup standings through the upcoming BMW Championship.