Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event
Scottie Scheffler equalls the course record with a nine-under 61 as he opens up a three-stroke lead at the end of the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis.
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"Really just a dream start. Probably one of the best starts I've had on tour, to be honest with you. I couldn't tell you a time where I've been lower early in the round."
— Scottie Scheffler , Athlete
Key People
Aaron Rai is a professional golfer from England.
Im Sung-jae is a South Korean professional golfer competing in international tournaments.
Jordan Spieth is an American professional golfer who has won multiple major championships.
Swedish golfer leading the Players Championship tournament.
Matt Fitzpatrick is a professional golfer from England.
Robert MacIntyre is a professional golfer from Scotland.
Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer and Masters champion from Northern Ireland.
Scottie Scheffler is a professional golfer and world number one from the United States.
Tommy Fleetwood is a professional golfer from England.
Viktor Hovland is a professional golfer from Norway.
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Scottie Scheffler equalls the course record with a nine-under 61 as he opens up a three-stroke lead at the end of the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis.
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