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Scottie Scheffler fires 61 to jump into FedEx St. Jude lead
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information about Scheffler's performance and the tournament can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on his achievement of shooting 9-under-par to take the lead on Friday.
A Texas golfer has taken the lead in a major tournament. Scottie Scheffler is now at the top of the leaderboard after a strong performance.
He achieved this position by firing a low score, which put him ahead of the competition. The tournament is the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and it is being held in Memphis.
Further information about Scheffler's performance and the tournament can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which reported on his achievement of shooting 9-under-par to take the lead on Friday.
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Category: safety Published: August 15, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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