The first playoff event did more than produce a winner. It also reduced the FedEx Cup field from 70 players to 50 for the BMW Championship, ending the season for several well-known names around the qualification line.

Scheffler's victory was built around a course-record-tying 61 on Friday and a controlled finish on Sunday. Here is a complete recap of the result, key performances and what the tournament changed in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 Results

The 2026 tournament ended on Sunday, 16 August at TPC Southwind. Scheffler claimed the title at 17-under par, finishing eight strokes ahead of runner-up Si Woo Kim.

TPC Southwind Memphis: A True Test of Golf

The tournament was played at TPC Southwind in Memphis, one of the most demanding stops on the PGA Tour.

The par-70 course measures 7,288 yards. Water hazards, deep bunkers and firm greens place a premium on accuracy, while the closing stretch can quickly punish mistakes.

Those challenges were visible again during the 2026 championship. Even the eventual winner had to recover from trouble during the final round before pulling clear of the field.

How the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship Was Won

Scheffler made his biggest move on Friday with a nine-under 61, tying the course record at TPC Southwind. The round included 11 birdies and pushed him into control of the tournament heading into the weekend.

He began the final round with the lead, but an unusual bounce on the third hole sent his ball into the water and briefly reduced his advantage. Instead of allowing the mistake to change the round, he responded with birdies at the fifth and sixth.

Long putts at the 11th and 13th helped him move away from the chasing group, and another birdie at the 16th effectively ended the contest. He finished the tournament at 17-under and eight shots clear of Si Woo Kim.

The win was Scheffler's 21st PGA Tour title and ended a 203-day run without a victory.

FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 Final Leaderboard Highlights

The final leaderboard produced a dominant winner, but there were important stories throughout the field because every finishing position could affect qualification for the next playoff event.

What the Result Meant for the FedEx Cup Playoffs

The FedEx St. Jude Championship reduced the playoff field from 70 players to 50. Those 50 players advanced to the BMW Championship, while everyone outside the cutoff saw their FedEx Cup Playoffs end in Memphis.

Sungjae Im produced the biggest move around the cutoff. He entered the week 53rd in the standings and climbed to 40th after tying for fifth.

Matt McCarty held the final BMW Championship place at No. 50. Keith Mitchell dropped to 51st, while Jordan Spieth finished 52nd. Max Homa, Harris English, Corey Conners, Shane Lowry, Brian Harman and Jackson Koivun were also among the notable players who did not advance.

The next stage is the BMW Championship, where the top 50 will compete for a place among the final 30 players who qualify for the Tour Championship.

Key FedEx Cup Cutoff Changes

FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 Schedule

Tournament week ran from Wednesday, 12 August to Sunday, 16 August 2026 at TPC Southwind.

• 12 August (Wednesday): Practice rounds and Pro-Am activities

• 13 August (Thursday): Round One

• 14 August (Friday): Round Two

• 15 August (Saturday): Round Three

• 16 August (Sunday): Final round and trophy presentation

Past Winners of the FedEx St. Jude Championship

Scheffler joined a recent list of champions at the FedEx Cup Playoffs opener that includes Justin Rose, Hideki Matsuyama, Lucas Glover and Will Zalatoris.

Source: PGATour.com

Why Memphis Is Worth Visiting

The FedEx St. Jude Championship is closely connected to Memphis and has been played at TPC Southwind since 1989. The event also has a long relationship with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

For spectators, tournament week combines championship golf with the chance to explore one of Tennessee's best-known cities. Memphis is famous for barbecue, live music and attractions linked to its musical history.

That makes the championship more than a four-day golf event for many travelling fans, who often combine time at TPC Southwind with a short city break.

FAQs

Who won the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026?

Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. He finished at 17-under par and won by eight shots.

Who finished second at the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026?

Si Woo Kim finished second at 9-under par, eight strokes behind Scheffler.

What was the winning score at the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026?

The winning score was 17-under par, which equals a 263 total over four rounds on the par-70 TPC Southwind layout.

Who advanced from the FedEx St. Jude Championship to the BMW Championship?

The top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings after the tournament advanced to the BMW Championship. Sungjae Im moved into the top 50, while Matt McCarty held the final qualifying position at No. 50.

Did Jordan Spieth qualify for the BMW Championship?

No. Spieth finished tied for 19th in Memphis but ended 52nd in the FedEx Cup standings, two places outside the qualification line.

Where was the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 played?

The tournament was played at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. The course is a par 70 and measured 7,288 yards for the event.

A Dominant Start to the 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs

The FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 gave the playoffs a decisive opening. Scheffler turned a tight contest into an eight-shot victory, while the battle around the top-50 cutoff created a very different kind of pressure further down the leaderboard.

The focus now moves to the BMW Championship, where the remaining 50 players will compete for one of 30 places at the season-ending Tour Championship.