Scheffler's Record Victory
Scottie Scheffler Claims FedEx St. Jude Championship with Dominant Eight-Shot Win, Leads FedEx Cup
Scottie Scheffler is back. The world No. 1 won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots on Sunday, ending a seven-month win drought in emphatic fashion. According to NBC DFW, it was the largest winning margin in the 68-year history of TPC Southwind in Memphis.
Scheffler closed with a 4-under 66, turning a two-shot overnight lead into a runaway victory. The win earned him $3.6 million in prize money — plus an additional $23 million bonus for finishing No. 1 in the FedEx Cup standings heading into next week's BMW Championship, NBC Bay Area reported.
Scheffler Ends Seven-Month Drought in Record Fashion
Sunday's win was Scheffler's 21st career PGA Tour victory. Ten of those wins have come by four shots or more, per NBC Chicago. That kind of dominance sets him apart from almost every active player on tour. His final round 66 was clean, consistent, and never in doubt.
Scheffler entered the final round with a slim two-shot lead. By the time he walked off the 18th green, he had stretched that to eight. No player in the field came close to matching his pace. It was the kind of performance that reminds everyone why he is ranked No. 1 in the world.
A $26.6 Million Weekend for the World's Best Player
The financial haul from Memphis was staggering. Scheffler took home $3.6 million from the tournament prize fund alone. On top of that, his FedEx Cup No. 1 position locks in a $23 million bonus, according to NBC Washington. That is roughly $26.6 million earned from a single week of golf.
The FedEx Cup bonus is awarded based on standings heading into the BMW Championship. By sitting at No. 1, Scheffler secured the top payout regardless of what happens next week. It is a massive reward for what has been a dominant season overall.
What's at Stake as the Postseason Heats Up
The FedEx St. Jude Championship is the first of three PGA Tour playoff events. The field will shrink after the BMW Championship next week. Only the top 30 players will advance to the Tour Championship in Atlanta, where the FedEx Cup title is decided.
There is also a major incentive beyond the trophy. The top 50 players in the final FedEx Cup standings earn guaranteed spots in all $20 million signature events next season, NBC New York reported. That makes every stroke this postseason count for more than just a paycheck.
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