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Why Scottie Scheffler's dominant FedEx St. Jude win was exactly what Rory McIlroy and the PGA Tour needed

Scottie Scheffler's dominant win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship has sparked debate about the PGA Tour's Player of the Year award.

By · Published August 20, 2026  16:46 UTC · Updated August 23, 2026  14:32 UTC

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Scottie Scheffler's victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship solidified his position as the frontrunner for the PGA Tour Player of the Year award.

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  • Primary Driver: Scottie Scheffler's dominant win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship has sparked debate about the PGA Tour's Player of the Year award.
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His performance was noted by multiple outlets, including Sky Sports and Yahoo Sports, which described his return to dominant form. Scheffler's win was followed by commentary from fellow golfers and analysts. Rory McIlroy, in particular, conceded that Scheffler had effectively won the PGA Tour Player of the Year award. This sentiment was echoed by Matt Fitzpatrick and other sources, including CBS Sports, ESPN, and Golfweek.

However, the Golf Channel reported McIlroy's remarks in a more colorful light, quoting him as saying, 'we’re all effed' if Scheffler's putter stays hot. This contrasts with the more straightforward acknowledgments from other outlets. The PGA Tour itself acknowledged the growing discussion around the Player of the Year award, noting another awards race brewing at the BMW Championship. Meanwhile, personal anecdotes and human-interest stories, such as Scheffler's son Bennett's interaction with Amanda Balionis, have also surfaced.

The prize money payout for the FedEx St. Jude Championship was detailed by Golf Digest. The narrative around Scheffler's win has also touched on broader issues within the PGA Tour, with hitc.com suggesting that his performance exposed underlying problems.

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Who won the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship?

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship.

What did Rory McIlroy say about Scottie Scheffler's performance?

Rory McIlroy conceded that Scottie Scheffler had effectively won the PGA Tour Player of the Year award. He also made a more colorful remark about Scheffler's putting, which was reported by the Golf Channel.

How did other golfers react to Scheffler's win?

Matt Fitzpatrick and other sources echoed McIlroy's sentiment, acknowledging Scheffler's dominance and his likely win of the Player of the Year award.

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Scottie Scheffler FedEx St. Jude Championship PGA Tour Rory McIlroy Golf Player of the Year

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