Scottie Scheffler wins St Jude Championship by eight shots

Scottie Scheffler won the St. Jude Championship by eight shots at TPC Southwind, securing his 21st career PGA Tour title and earning $3.6 million. This victory, his first since January, extends his lead in the FedEx Cup playoffs. Scheffler shot a final-round 4-under-par 66, finishing at 17-under 263. This marked the tournament's second-largest margin of victory in 30 years and the largest at TPC Southwind. Scheffler attributed his success to a good rhythm, sharp iron play, and effective putting, despite not hitting as many fairways as usual. The win came after several close calls for the world number one earlier in the year.

Scottie Scheffler dominated the FedEx St. Jude Championship, winning by eight shots with a final round 66. This victory ends a nearly seven-month drought for Scheffler, despite a season of consistent high finishes. His commanding win at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, marks his largest margin of victory in his PGA Tour career and the largest in the tournament's history. Scheffler finished at 17-under 263, eight shots ahead of Si Woo Kim. The win also secures Scheffler a significant bonus as he remains No. 1 in the FedEx Cup standings.