# Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rory-mcilroy-fedex-cup-playoff-campaign > Updated: 2026-08-16T21:28:38.000Z. Sources: 120. Developments: 6. Scottie Scheffler secured a dominant eight-stroke victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind, finishing at 17-under par. This margin represents the largest in the 68-year history of the course and marks Scheffler’s 21st career title and his first win in nearly seven months. The win earns Scheffler $3.6 million and 750 FedEx Cup points, solidifying his position as the world No. 1 and the leader in the FedEx Cup. Scheffler’s performance was characterized by elite putting and approach play, despite a brief setback on the third hole when a bunker shot hit a sprinkler head and landed in the water. This victory also moves him closer to Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour’s all-time career earnings list. Si Woo Kim’s second-place finish at 9-under par earned him $2.16 million and moved him up to fourth in the FedEx Cup rankings, securing his spot in the BMW Championship. Other notable advancements include Sungjae Im and Im Seong-jae, who secured spots in the playoffs, and Sam Burns and Alex Noren, who tied for third. In contrast, Rory McIlroy struggled in his first competitive appearance since the Open Championship. Finishing 66th out of 68 golfers with an 8-over par total, McIlroy expressed frustration, stating he felt ‘lost with my golf swing’ due to over-focusing on mechanics. He noted that the heavy focus on mechanics caused him to lose sight of his intended shots, remarking, ‘Sometimes the golf swing becomes more important than the actual golf shot.’ Despite the poor finish, he remains 13th in the FedEx Cup standings and will proceed to the BMW Championship. ## Claims - Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship with an eight-shot victory. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Scheffler finished the tournament at 17-under 263. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Si Woo Kim finished in second place at 9-under par. (corroborated by 5 sources) - This victory marks Scheffler's 21st career PGA Tour title. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Jordan Spieth failed to qualify for the BMW Championship, finishing 52nd in the standings. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Jordan Spieth stated he feels he is in a different mental place regarding his golf game compared to previous seasons. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Seven players, including Tommy Fleetwood, Hideki Matsuyama, Gary Woodland, and Adam Scott, shot a 66. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The eight-shot margin is the largest in the 68-year history of TPC Southwind. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Scheffler earned $3.6 million from the prize fund. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sungjae Im moved from 53rd to 40th in the FedEx Cup standings. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jordan Spieth shot a bogey-free 5-under 65 in the opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jordan Spieth shares the lead at TPC Southwind with Michael Thorbjornsen, Jake Knapp, Michael Kim, and Kurt Kitayama. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by a record eight strokes at TPC Southwind, earning $3.6 million and solidifying his lead in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scottie-scheffler-wins-fedex-st-jude-championship-by-record-eight-strokes ### 2026-08-15: Rory McIlroy struggles at FedEx St. Jude Championship Rory McIlroy finished 66th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, citing swing mechanics and lack of rhythm as reasons for his 8-over par performance in Memphis. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rory-mcilroy-returns-to-fedex-st-jude-championship ### 2026-08-14: Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots at TPC Southwind, finishing at 17 under par to claim his 21st PGA Tour victory and secure his position in the FedEx Cup playoffs. 71 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scottie-scheffler-leads-fedex-st-jude-championship-by-three-strokes ### 2026-08-12: Scottie Scheffler leads FedEx St. Jude Championship after 61 Scottie Scheffler leads the FedEx St. Jude Championship by three strokes after a course-tying 61, ahead of Viktor Hovland and Sungjae Im in the PGA Tour playoff opener. 54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-origin-quartet-makes-history-at-fedex-cup-playoffs ### 2026-08-12: Rory McIlroy returns to PGA Tour seeking historic FedExCup title Rory McIlroy returns to the PGA Tour seeking a record fourth FedExCup title after a mental health break in Greece and a specialized training period to refine his golf swing. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rory-mcilroy-returns-to-pga-tour-seeking-historic-fedexcup-title ### 2026-08-07: Rory McIlroy Returns to FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis Rory McIlroy confirmed for the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, ending last year’s playoff skip controversy and seeking to boost his FedEx Cup standing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rory-mcilroy-returns-to-fedex-st-jude-championship-in-memphis --- Cite as: Scottie Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude Championship. 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