{
  "id": 928964,
  "title": "No.1 Scheffler fires sizzling 61 to seize PGA St. Jude lead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/no-1-scheffler-fires-sizzling-61-to-seize-pga-st-jude-lead",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T02:05:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/golf/2026/08/1511553/no1-scheffler-fires-sizzling-61-seize-pga-st-jude-lead"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "World number one Scottie Scheffler shot a remarkable nine-under par 61 in the second round of the PGA St. Jude Championship, moving to a three-stroke lead. The American ace netted 11 birdies and just two bogeys, totaling 129 after 36 holes at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Scheffler, a four-time major winner, said he was pleased with his play, hitting several good iron shots and giving himself plenty of scoring opportunities. If he maintains his performance, Scheffler could secure the lead and potentially the title. Four others shot 61 during the round, including South Korea's Im Sung-jae, Norway's Viktor Hovland, Sweden's Ludvig Aberg, and Colombia's Nico Echavarria. American contenders Brian Harman, Jordan Spieth, and England's Tommy Fleetwood, the current playoff champion, were all at 134. Im Sung-jae and Spieth are outside the top 50 in season points and need to boost their standings to qualify for the upcoming playoff event in St. Louis.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: World number one Scottie Scheffler matched the course record with a nine-under par 61 to grab a three-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA St. Jude Championship.",
  "key_points": [
    "Scottie Scheffler scores 61, leads by three strokes",
    "Four players match 61, including Im Sung-jae and Viktor Hovland",
    "Scheffler's performance could secure him the title"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Scheffler's sizzling second round cements his position as a frontrunner, putting pressure on his rivals, including major contenders Harman, Spieth, and Fleetwood, to mount a comeback.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}