World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler delivered one of the standout rounds of the 2026 PGA Tour season on Friday, August 14, carding a 9-under-par 61 in the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. The round featured 11 birdies and only two bogeys, tying the course record previously shared by several players including Justin Rose (2023).
bbc.comScheffler started with five consecutive birdies and added six more, including a strong finish with birdies on holes 15, 16, and 17. His putt for birdie on the 18th came up just short. Combined with an opening-round 68, he stood at 11-under 129, holding a three-shot lead over Sungjae Im and Viktor Hovland heading into the weekend.
espn.comThis marked Scheffler’s fourth career PGA Tour round of 61 or better. He entered the event as the FedEx Cup points leader and is seeking his first victory since January. The performance came in challenging heat conditions, with the heat index exceeding 110 degrees. Scheffler noted the strong start: “Really just a dream start. Probably one of the best starts I’ve had on tour.”
skysports.comThe FedEx St. Jude Championship is the first of three FedEx Cup playoff events. Scheffler’s consistency—finishing in the top eight in recent starts—underscores his status as the game’s premier player. Third-round action continued on Saturday, with Scheffler looking to maintain his advantage.