{
  "id": 1554823,
  "title": "Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship in dominating fashion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/scottie-scheffler-wins-fedex-st-jude-championship-in-dominating",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:20:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/golf/1125192/scottie-scheffler-fedex-st-jude-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scottie Scheffler secured a commanding victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, on August 16, 2026. The winner's trophy was clinched by the world number one golfer, who demonstrated a remarkable level of dominance throughout the competition. As the FedEx Cup Playoffs commenced, it became evident that Scheffler was the dominant force in professional golf.\n\nScheffler's performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he finished at an impressive 17-under par, more than doubling the second-place score of Si Woo Kim, who finished at 9-under. This monumental margin of victory marked the first time in 40 years that a player achieved such a significant margin since 2025 CJ CUP.\n\nThroughout his career, Scheffler has become known for his exceptional skill and consistency, having recorded multiple wins of 8-stroke or greater five times in the last four seasons. His achievement this year marked his fifth consecutive season with multiple PGA Tour wins, further solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional golf. With 17 cuts in 18 starts this season, Scheffler's ability to consistently perform at a high level has left fans and experts alike in awe.\n\nAs the playoffs continue, the golfing world eagerly awaits to see what other remarkable feats Scheffler will accomplish, cementing his legacy as the reigning champion of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.",
  "summary": "There have been fewer opportunities to really say it this season, but it is good to remember that right now professional golf is still Scottie Scheffler’s world. Everyone else is simply living in it. The world number one suffocated the field at the FedEx St. Jude Championship as the FedEx Cup Playoffs began… so much […]",
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        "title": "Scottie Scheffler with a 68 builds a two-shot lead over Sam Burns and Sungjae Im in Memphis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/scottie-scheffler-with-a-68-builds-a-two-shot-lead-over-sam-burns-and-1148213",
        "published": "2026-08-15T23:20:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler with a 68 builds a two-shot lead over Sam Burns and Sungjae Im in Memphis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/scottie-scheffler-with-a-68-builds-a-two-shot-lead-over-sam-burns-and",
        "published": "2026-08-15T23:23:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler with a 68 builds a two-shot lead over Sam Burns and Sungjae Im in Memphis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/scottie-scheffler-with-a-68-builds-a-two-shot-lead-over-sam-burns-and-1146139",
        "published": "2026-08-15T23:32:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler walks away with dominant FedEx St. Jude win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/scottie-scheffler-walks-away-with-dominant-fedex-st-jude-win",
        "published": "2026-08-17T02:30:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Scottie Scheffler walks away with dominant FedEx St. Jude win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/scottie-scheffler-walks-away-with-dominant-fedex-st-jude-win-1424160",
        "published": "2026-08-17T04:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Golf.com",
        "title": "2026 BMW Championship odds: Scottie Scheffler huge favorite in St. Louis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/2026-bmw-championship-odds-scottie-scheffler-huge-favorite-in-st-louis",
        "published": "2026-08-17T11:01:03.000Z"
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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."
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