Memphis: World number one golfer Scotty Schaeffler delivered a masterful performance at TPC Southwind, securing a dominant 8-stroke victory in the FedEx St. Jude Championship playoff. The 30-year-old Schaeffler, a four-time major champion, led by two strokes in the final round before using his composure to overcome the scorching heat of Memphis, shooting a final round of 4-under-par 66 for a four-day total of 17-under-par, securing a dominant victory.
According to Thai News Agency, this victory makes Schaeffler the third youngest golfer in history to win 21 PGA Tour titles, after legends Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, redeeming himself after finishing as runner-up in five tournaments this season. Schaeffler will lead the top 50 golfers from the FedExCup standings to compete in the BMW Championship next week, from where the top 30 will ultimately compete for the TOUR Championship title.
Kim Si-woo, a South Korean professional golfer, finished as the solo runner-up with a total score of 9 under par. Sam Burns and Alex Noren finished tied for 3rd place at 8 under par after Burns bogeyed hole 18. Tommy Fleetwood, the defending FedExCup champion from England, faltered in the back nine, dropping four bogeys to finish at 6 under par, tied for 7th place.
Rory McIlroy returned to the course after a 4-week break, shooting a final round 72 to finish in a tie for 66th place. Justin Rose shot the lowest score of Sunday with a 64, but finished at even par, placing him in a tie for 39th.