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Scottie Scheffler: World number one leads first FedEx play-off event

Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship has him leading the first FedEx play-off event.

By · Published August 16, 2026  04:27 UTC · Updated August 18, 2026  12:29 UTC

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Scottie Scheffler entered the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship maintaining a two-shot lead over competitors Sam Burns and Sungjae Im.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the provided coverage.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 13 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 13 distinct news outlets with 24 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 22.
  • Primary Driver: Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship has him leading the first FedEx play-off event.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Scottie Scheffler is leading the first FedEx play-off event, the FedEx St. The world number one golfer has maintained a two-shot lead over Sam Burns and Sungjae Im, following a stunning round of 61 that tied the course record at TPC Southwind. Scheffler's performance has been described as a return to form, showcasing the skills that earned him the top ranking.

However, Sam Burns has made significant strides up the leaderboard, suggesting a competitive final round. Scheffler's lead is not without challenges. Ludvig Aberg has suggested that the scrutiny on Scheffler is unfair, indicating the pressure he faces as the world number one.

Additionally, Rory McIlroy's struggles at the event contrast with Scheffler's success, adding to the narrative of a surprising leaderboard. The final round tee times have been announced, setting the stage for a decisive conclusion to the tournament.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 44d ago.

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Who is leading the first FedEx play-off event?

Scottie Scheffler is leading the first FedEx play-off event, the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

What was Scottie Scheffler's score in the third round?

Scottie Scheffler scored 61 in the third round, tying the course record at TPC Southwind.

Who are the main contenders besides Scheffler?

Sam Burns and Sungjae Im are the main contenders, with Burns making significant strides up the leaderboard.

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