{
  "id": 1263089,
  "title": "FedEx St. Jude Championship has a rich history of dramatic finishes. Could we get another?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/fedex-st-jude-championship-has-a-rich-history-of-dramatic-finishes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T12:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fedex-st-jude-championship-rich-120209450.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The fourth hole at TPC Southwind witnessed a remarkable display of determination and skill on Saturday during the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scottie Scheffler, who led the field by three strokes after posting a second-round 61, found himself in a highly competitive position as Sam Burns and Sungjae Im trailed by two strokes each. The atmosphere surrounding the tee box was electric, with a large crowd of spectators eagerly anticipating the outcome of the round. While Scheffler maintained his lead, the intense nature of the competition ensured that the final result remained uncertain, leaving golf fans on the edge of their seats. The FedEx St. Jude Championship has a storied history of delivering dramatic and thrilling finishes, making it one of the most captivating events on the PGA TOUR. Over the past five years, four out of the five tournaments held in Memphis have been decided through nail-biting sudden death playoffs, showcasing the unpredictable and exciting nature of golf on this grand stage. Memorable moments from recent years include Will Zalatoris' incredible comeback win in 2022, Lucas Glover's impressive victory in 2023 amidst scorching temperatures, Justin Rose's epic battle in 2025 against J.J. Spaun, and Hideki Matsuyama's mesmerizing hero shot in the final round last year. The allure of such captivating golf experiences combined with the tournament's unique setting in Memphis adds to its appeal and draws both fans and participants to the event.",
  "summary": "Will the string of pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled finishes that have become reliably commonplace at Memphis’ annual golf tournament finally snap?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship Round 4 tee times & pairings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/2026-fedex-st-jude-championship-round-4-tee-times-pairings",
        "published": "2026-08-16T11:13:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}