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Rory McIlroy admitted that Scottie Scheffler is the clear favorite for 2026 Player of the Year following Scheffler's eight-stroke victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. McIlroy joked that the rest of the field is in trouble if Scheffler continues to gain nine strokes on the greens weekly. Scheffler's win marked his 21st career PGA Tour title and brought his career earnings to over $119 million, nearing Tiger Woods' all-time record.
Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes, ending his winless streak since January. His dominant performance, including a 61 on Friday, has reignited debate about the PGA Tour’s signature event format, with critics arguing smaller fields reduce competitive tension.
Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes, securing his 21st PGA Tour title and a guaranteed $23 million FedExCup bonus. The victory ended a season of frustration marked by five runner-up finishes, while Rory McIlroy finished 25 shots back, highlighting the Northern Irishman’s lack of motivation and the PGA Tour’s concerns over his limited schedule.
Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes, securing 750 FedExCup points and $3.6 million. His dominant performance ended a 16-start winless streak and solidified his lead in the playoffs, while Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth struggled significantly.
Scottie Scheffler leads the FedEx St. Jude Championship by two strokes after a 68 in the third round, maintaining momentum at TPC Southwind despite a 2026 season with only one victory. His 61 in the second round was his fourth-lowest career score, and he now faces a final-round duel with close friend Sam Burns, who sits two strokes back. Scheffler’s consistency, including 11 top-5 finishes in 17 starts, contrasts with his lack of wins since January, while rivals like Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose faltered badly on the final hole of the third round.
Scottie Scheffler leads the FedEx St. Jude Championship at 11-under after two rounds (following a 61), with Ludvig Aberg at 7-under after a 65, three back of Scheffler’s nearest pursuers Sungjae Im and Viktor Hovland at 8-under. Aberg said chasing Scheffler feels unfair but he’ll focus on his own game as he tries to contend this weekend.
Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth teamed up for the opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, with Spieth at five-under and Fleetwood at four-under. Fleetwood said the two-ball was stress-free and enjoyable, while Spieth credited steady course management and his putting for a strong start as they chase the weekend.
Jordan Spieth opened with a five-under 65 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, signaling a return to form, while acknowledging he made a big mistake in 2026 by pressing too hard as his game slipped, a mindset he hopes to move past as he chases his first win in years.
Lineups.com's golf betting preview for the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind highlights a Bermuda-strong setup and a compact, upside-focused betting card led by Tommy Fleetwood, Sam Burns, Collin Morikawa, Tom Kim, and Rickie Fowler. The piece lays out specific bets across outs (3.5U), first-round leader (0.5U), full tournament matchups (1U), and props (1.5U), with Morikawa > Ludvig Aberg as a key matchup and Fleetwood as a Top-20 finisher pick, plus a One-And-Done recommending Hideki Matsuyama. It notes the field is 69 players after Daniel Berger’s withdrawal and emphasizes course fit, form, and Bermuda greens heading into the playoffs.
SportsLine's projection model simulated the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship 10,000 times and produced a surprising leaderboard, with Scottie Scheffler as the favorite but Xander Schauffele projected to miss the top 10 and Sam Burns in contention for a top-3 finish; the model also spots a massive longshot over +3000. The event is a no-cut, 70-player field with the top 50 advancing to the BMW Championship.
The PGA Tour reduced the FedEx St. Jude Championship field to 69 players under a new top-70 cutoff for the playoffs, with Daniel Berger opting not to play and no waitlist; the smaller field reshapes the playoff picture as stars miss the cut and sponsor exemptions wind down through 2027, making Spieth's Memphis performance crucial to stay in the top 50 for exempt status in 2027.
Justin Rose overcame a three-shot deficit to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship in a playoff against J.J. Spaun, delivering an impressive comeback with six birdies in the last eight holes, securing his 24th worldwide victory and a spot in the Ryder Cup at age 45.
Justin Rose won the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship in a playoff against J.J. Spaun, marking his first PGA Tour win since 2023 and his oldest victory on tour, securing his spot in the Tour Championship. Spaun and Tommy Fleetwood also performed notably, with Fleetwood finishing third after a late collapse.
Justin Rose won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in a playoff against J.J. Spaun after overcoming a three-shot deficit, securing his 24th worldwide victory and a spot in the Ryder Cup, with notable performances from Tommy Fleetwood and Scottie Scheffler.
Justin Rose won the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, earning $3.6 million from a $20 million purse, with J.J. Spaun as runner-up earning $2.16 million; the event marked the first playoff of the PGA Tour season.