Scheffler holds FedExCup lead after tight Memphis round

Scottie Scheffler battles frustration in hot Memphis conditions as he shoots a 66, keeping him near the FedExCup lead.

Scheffler loses temper in Memphis heat but stays in FedEx St Jude mix

Scottie Scheffler fired a 4-under 66 in the second round at TPC Southwind, leaving him 7-under overall and six behind leader Tommy Fleetwood. The world No 1 had eight birdies and four bogeys in sweltering conditions, including a volatile moment over a poor lie at the 17th where he slammed his wedge into the sand before two-putting. He closed the day with a birdie burst at the 11th, 13th, and 14th, but stumbled at 15, 16, and 17.

The round keeps Scheffler atop the FedExCup points list heading into the next rounds, setting him up for another potential $5 million bonus. His position through this week and next will not derail his standing as the playoff finale at East Lake approaches, though the on-course temper will fuel conversation about his mental game as the season intensifies.

The outburst in Memphis underscored how the sport tests nerve as much as skill. Even for a player who has dominated this season, heat, pace of play, and mounting pressure can reveal where a golfer is strongest and where they falter. Scheffler’s late birdie run shows resilience, but the dramatic moment at the 17th adds a chapter to a season already defined by high expectations and public scrutiny. The bigger question is how he channels this energy in the playoff push, when every shot can swing a title race.

Highlights

The chase to East Lake continues and every round adds to the story of a golfer under pressure and in command