{
  "id": 1368377,
  "title": "Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-to-his-dominant-self-and-opens-pga-tour",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T22:25:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/golf/2026/08/16/scottie-scheffler-back-to-his-dominant-self-and-opens-pga-tour-postseason-with-8-shot-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler displayed his dominant form on Sunday, securing an eight-shot victory in the FedEx St. Jude Championship at the TPC Southwind. He finished with a 4-under 66, marking the largest margin of victory in the 68-year history of the event.\n\nAfter a two-shot lead turned into a runaway, Scheffler's consecutive birdie putts on the fifth and sixth holes set him on the path to an impressive win. Playing in the final group under stifling heat and strong winds, he matched the best score of the day, ending the tournament at 17-under 263, eight shots ahead of his Dallas neighbor Si Woo Kim.\n\nThe previous record for the largest margin of victory at TPC Southwind was seven shots, set by John Cook in 1996. Scheffler now holds 21 PGA Tour victories, with 10 of them by four strokes or more. Sam Burns, a close friend of Scheffler, finished tied for third with Alex Noren, while Jordan Spieth and Keith Mitchell also had notable finishes.\n\nThis victory puts Scheffler in a strong position for the FedEx Cup playoffs, where he has clinched additional bonus money for being No. 1 in the standings. The top 50 players who advance will also be guaranteed spots in the Tour Championship next week in St. Louis.",
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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."
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