Scottie Scheffler holds two-shot lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Scottie Scheffler shot 68 in Memphis on Saturday to stay two strokes ahead after the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Scottie Scheffler carded a 2-under 68 on Saturday in Memphis and kept a two-shot advantage after the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Sam Burns and Sungjae Im were tied for second as the PGA Tour playoff event moved into its final day.
Scheffler recovered after a shaky opening stretch and finished the round with steady play, according to ESPN. The result left him in position to open the final round with the lead at TPC Southwind.
Burns and Im remained within striking distance after matching scores that kept them close to the top of the leaderboard. The tournament is the first event in the FedEx Cup playoffs, with the field competing for places in next week's second leg.
The St. Jude Championship is being played in Memphis as part of the PGA Tour's postseason schedule.
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