Scottie Scheffler just dropped a massive statement at the 2026 St. Jude Championship, clinching the winner’s share of $3.6 million and securing his No. 1 spot in the season-long standings. This dude flat out dominated, and the rest of the PGA Tour has to be scratching their heads after that performance.
Scheffler’s Unreal Performance in Memphis
Seriously, Scheffler was on another level in Memphis, home of the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. He nearly *lapped the field* with an eight-shot margin of victory, which is the largest on the PGA Tour this entire season. He entered the St. Jude Championship with a healthy lead over Matt Fitzpatrick for that No. 1 spot, but this performance sealed the deal. Scheffler wasn’t just winning, he was making it look easy, securing his top position in the playoff standings. The tournament brought 69 of the PGA Tour’s best to battle it out.
Big Money and the Fight for Top 50 Spots
The battle in Memphis wasn’t just about Scheffler’s heroics, though. Players were fighting for their piece of a huge $20 million tournament purse and, more importantly for some, a spot in the top 50 to advance to the BMW Championship, the second event of the postseason. While the jockeying for the top 50 wasn’t as tight by the end, the financial stakes were massive. Everyone in the field walked away with at least $41,000, which isn’t too shabby, and the top 36 players all snagged at least a six-figure payday. Last year’s winner, Justin Rose, also took home $3.6 million for his dramatic playoff win at TPC Southwind, showing just how much is on the line for the winner. Si Woo Kim took second this year with $2,160,000, while Alex Noren and Sam Burns each pulled in $1,160,000 for tying for third.
With only three events left on the 2026 schedule, these playoffs are the last real shot for a major bank account boost before the PGA Tour’s long offseason. Scheffler cemented his status, but others like Matt Fitzpatrick, who tied for 12th with $381,000, will be looking to make their move in the next leg. It’s all about cashing in and locking down spots as the postseason heats up!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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