Scottie Scheffler: World number one leads first FedEx play-off event
Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance at the St. Jude Championship has reignited interest in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
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The brief
Scottie Scheffler is leading the first FedEx play-off event, the St. Scheffler shot a 61, tying the course record at TPC Southwind. The New York Times and the PGA Tour both note that this performance is a strong reminder of why Scheffler is the world number one.
The BBC and USA Today both note that Scheffler's round has injected excitement into the FedEx Cup playoffs. The Golf Channel has published tee times and pairings for the third round. The third round of the St.
Jude Championship is scheduled for Saturday. The outcome of this round will determine the next steps in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
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The reporting (7)
- Scottie Scheffler's 61 in FedEx Cup playoffs isn't his best-ever round. Here's what was Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Scottie Scheffler (61) ties course record, takes 3-shot lead in Memphis ESPN · 3h ago
- Scottie Scheffler reminds everyone why he's world No. 1, ties course record at TPC Southwind PGA Tour · 3h ago
- Scottie Scheffler surges into St. Jude Championship lead after matching course record USA Today · 3h ago
- Scottie Scheffler’s 61 gives the FedEx Cup playoffs a much-needed jolt The New York Times · 3h ago
- FedEx St. Jude Championship Round 3: Tee times and pairings for Saturday Golf Channel · 3h ago
- Scottie Scheffler: World number one leads first FedEx play-off event BBC · 3h ago
Quick answers
Who is leading the first FedEx play-off event?
Scottie Scheffler is leading the first FedEx play-off event, the St. Jude Championship.
What score did Scottie Scheffler shoot?
Scottie Scheffler shot a 61, tying the course record at TPC Southwind.
When is the next round of the St. Jude Championship?
The third round of the St. Jude Championship is scheduled for Saturday.
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