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Scheffler Wins FedEx St. Jude Championship, Secures BMW Spot

8/17/2026

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Summary

Scheffler Wins

Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis on Aug. 16, 2026, finishing 17-under 263, eight strokes ahead of Si Woo Kim.
He closed with a final-round 66 after tying the course record with a 61 in round two.
The victory earned $3.6 million, moved him to second on the career money list behind Tiger Woods, and secured his spot in next week’s BMW Championship.

Summary

PGA Tour Overhauls

The PGA Tour announced a 2028 overhaul splitting events into Championship and Challenger Series, removing Memphis from the playoff rotation and top schedule.
Ticket sales and attendance are near all-time highs, with the 2026 tournament offering a $20 million purse and a $3.6 million winner’s share.
If the event survives the restructuring, organizers may move it to as early as March, making 2027 its final edition under the playoff format.

History

Historical Context

Since the FedEx Cup debuted in 2007, the PGA Tour reshaped its season with a points race and high-stakes playoffs, expanding the champion’s purse to $18 million by 2022. The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis continued that model, where Scottie Scheffler captured the title. The format’s evolution underscores the tour’s focus on elite, lucrative events.

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Scheffler Wins

Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis on Aug. 16, 2026, finishing 17-under 263, eight strokes ahead of Si Woo Kim.
He closed with a final-round 66 after tying the course record with a 61 in round two.
The victory earned $3.6 million, moved him to second on the career money list behind Tiger Woods, and secured his spot in next week’s BMW Championship.

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