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Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win

Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win

Summary

Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots, the largest margin ever at this event. He finished strong with a 4-under 66 and claimed his 21st PGA Tour victory after nearly seven months without a win.

Key Facts

  • Scheffler won the tournament at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • His final score was 17-under 263, eight shots ahead of runner-up Si Woo Kim.
  • This margin of victory broke the previous record of seven shots set in 1996.
  • Scheffler’s last win before this was at The American Express earlier in the season.
  • He played the final round in hot and windy conditions.
  • Scheffler earned $3.6 million from this win and secured a $23 million FedEx Cup bonus.
  • He has 21 career PGA Tour wins, with 10 victories by four or more shots.
  • Sam Burns, who is a close friend of Scheffler, tied for third place.
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