Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, turning a two-shot lead into a runaway in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He closed with a 4-under 66 for an…
Scottie Scheffler made a triumphant return to his dominant self, clinching an impressive eight-shot victory in the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at TPC Southwind. The golfer, who had been without a win for nearly seven months, showcased his exceptional skills by closing with a 4-under 66, outperforming his previous best score.
The final round took place in Memphis, Tennessee, under scorching heat and gusty winds, making the conditions challenging for all competitors. Scheffler's performance marked the largest margin of victory in the tournament's 68-year history, surpassing the previous record of seven shots set in 1996. The St. Jude Championship serves as the final event in the PGA Tour's postseason, and Scheffler's impressive win adds to his already impressive 21 career victories on the tour, with 10 of them by four strokes or more.
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