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Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Jude Championship with an 8-shot victory. Scottie Scheffler has returned to form with a significant win in the PGA Tour postseason.
Scottie Scheffler has returned to form with a significant win in the PGA Tour postseason. He opened the FedEx St. Jude Championship with an 8-shot victory.
Details of the tournament are available from the source, including a notable incident involving Scheffler's bunker shot. The shot initially seemed ideal but ultimately resulted in a bogey after bouncing off a sprinkler and rolling into the water.
Further information about Scheffler's win and the FedEx St. Jude Championship can be found through local news sources, including KXAN.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Scottie Scheffler has returned to form with a significant win in the PGA Tour postseason. He opened the FedEx St. Jude Championship with an 8-shot victory. Details of the tournament are available…
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