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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes

Scottie Scheffler secured an eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee, following a final round on Sunday. Despite a bogey on one hole caused by a ball deflection, Scheffler maintained his lead to win the opening event of the PGA Tour postseason.

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Why It Matters

This event marks the beginning of the PGA Tour postseason, determining the standings for professional golfers competing for the FedEx Cup.

Key Facts

  • Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
  • The margin of victory was eight shots.
  • The tournament serves as the opening event of the PGA Tour postseason.
  • The event took place in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • Scheffler experienced a bogey on a hole after his ball hit a sprinkler and rolled into the water.

Who's Mentioned

personSi Woo Kim“Runner-up in the tournament”locationTPC Southwind“Tournament venue”personScottie Scheffler“Winner of the FedEx St. Jude Championship”personSam Burns“Tied for third place”personKeith Mitchell“Player who narrowly missed advancing to the BMW Championship”personAlex Noren“Tied for third place”otherFedEx St. Jude Championship“The PGA Tour postseason golf tournament held in Memphis.”locationMemphis“City where the tournament took place.”personJordan Spieth“Player who missed advancing to the BMW Championship”