Scheffler wins FedEx St. Jude by 8; McIlroy worries on form

Scottie Scheffler delivered a commanding performance to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots on Sunday, while Rory McIlroy voiced serious concerns about his own form after finishing near the bottom of the leaderboard in Memphis. The world number one Scheffler, who began the final round at TPC Southwind with a two-shot lead, pulled away from his close friend and playing partner Sam Burns to claim his first victory since January.

Scheffler shot a final-round 66 to finish at 17 under par, securing a 21st PGA Tour title since the start of 2022. His nearest rival for the week, Si Woo Kim, finished at 9 under after a 68, with Burns dropping into a share of third after a final-round 73. Scheffler overcame an early setback at the third hole when his bunker shot hit a sprinkler head and rolled into the water for a bogey. He immediately responded with back-to-back birdies and added three more on the back nine to seal the victory.

"I've had some close calls this year. It is always challenging playing with one of my best friends, but going into today I wanted to do my best," Scheffler said. "I think I've been really consistent. That's what I'm most proud of. It's nice for it...