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Scheffler Cruises to Eight‑Shot Win at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Week‑best putting and sharp approach play produced a 17‑under total that extends his FedExCup lead as the Tour moves to the BMW Championship in St. Louis.

Overview

  • Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots, finishing 17‑under and earning $3.6 million for his 21st PGA Tour title.
  • He took control with a second‑round 61 and led wire‑to‑wire, and his putting performance was the tournament’s best for the week according to strokes‑gained metrics.
  • Scheffler survived a freak moment when a bunker shot hit a sprinkler head and rolled into the water on the third hole, recovering to post a final‑round 66 on Sunday.
  • Sam Burns, Scheffler’s close friend and final‑round playing partner, began the day two shots back after a 62 but shot 73 and finished tied for third.
  • The victory padded Scheffler’s FedExCup points lead and reshapes the playoff picture ahead of the BMW Championship, while top players such as Rory McIlroy acknowledged form concerns after a poor week.