Scottie Scheffler Ties Course Record to Lead St Jude Championship

Scottie Scheffler delivered a masterclass performance during the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis. The American golfer carded an exceptional nine-under-par 61 to surge to the top of the leaderboard.

This remarkable round allowed him to equal the official course record at the prestigious venue. With this performance, Scheffler established a commanding three-stroke lead heading into the weekend.

His precise iron play and consistent putting kept him ahead of a highly competitive field. Competitors will now have to elevate their game to close the gap on the world-class leader.

The tournament represents the crucial first event of the season-ending play-offs. Fans are eagerly anticipating whether Scheffler can maintain this incredible momentum over the final rounds.