Top-ranked Scheffler powers to PGA St. Jude Championship victory
World number one Scottie Scheffler powered to an eight-stroke victory in the St. Jude Championship on Sunday, capturing his first PGA Tour title since January.Four-time major-winner Scheffler, whose week included a superb 61 on Friday, claimed his 21st PGA Tour title.
Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, secured an emphatic eight-stroke victory at the PGA Tour St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee. The American player, who had been on a title drought since January, captured his first PGA Tour championship of the season with a commanding 17-under par total of 263 at TPC Southwind.
Starting from a two-shot lead, Scheffler faced minor setbacks throughout, including a bogey on the third hole and bogeys on the fifth, third, and 16th holes. However, he overcame these challenges with birdies at the fifth, sixth, 11th, and 13th, culminating in a stunning 22-foot birdie at the 13th hole. His friend and fellow golfer Sam Burns, who had tied for second overnight, could not capitalize on his strong finish, ending with a three-over 73 and a share of third place.
South Korean golfer Kim Si-woo landed a two-under 68 to claim the runner-up position, while Im Sung-jae, who had shared second place overnight, finished tied for fifth with a four-over 74. This victory marks Scheffler's 21st PGA Tour title, notching a significant comeback after a six-month gap since his last win.
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