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A record 5 golfers tied for lead after Round 1 at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Jonah Dylan, Memphis Commercial Appeal , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the championship and its participants can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on the event from Memphis, TN.
A notable event occurred at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The tournament saw a record number of golfers tied for the lead after the first round, with five golfers sharing the top spot.
Michael Thorbjornsen, one of the participants, faced a challenge before the start of the championship. He fell ill, but his health issue did not seem to impact his performance on the course.
Further details about the championship and its participants can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on the event from Memphis, TN.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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