Scottie Scheffler is trying to lock down his second win of the 2026 season, and he’s bringing a dominant 54-hole lead into the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. This is the first of the Tour’s three playoff tournaments, and it’s all wrapping up in Memphis. But don’t let that lead fool you, because Sam Burns and Sungjae Im are right there, T-2 and just two shots back, ready to make Sunday absolutely bananas.
Burns’ Epic Leap and Im’s Relentless Pressure
Talk about a “Moving Day” for the ages! Sam Burns pulled off a bogey-free 62, jumping a ridiculous 17 spots on the leaderboard. That kind of surge changes everything, putting him squarely in the final pairing with Scheffler. These guys are long-time friends, but on Sunday, friendship takes a backseat to chasing a trophy. Then you have Sungjae Im, who has just been *consistent* this week, sitting in some form of second place at the end of every single round. He hasn’t gone on a huge run like Burns, but he hasn’t faltered either. That kind of steady play is deadly when the pressure hits.
Bubble Trouble and Must-Watch Golf
While Scheffler tries to hold off the charge, there’s another battle brewing lower on the leaderboard that’s just as intense. Guys like Matt McCarty, Maverick McNealy, and Keith Mitchell are staring down a seriously sharp axe. They’re all on the bubble, fighting tooth and nail to make it into the top 50, and their entire season’s trajectory could hinge on what happens Sunday at TPC Southwind. The tension is gonna be off the charts. You can catch all the drama, with Golf Channel kicking off live coverage from noon to 2 p.m. ET, then CBS taking over for the rest of the broadcast. You don’t want to miss a second of this!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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