Moving Day at the 2026 St. Jude Championship features 68 of the world’s best golfers trying to chase down world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who holds a commanding three-shot lead at 11 under par after tying the course record with a sensational 9-under 61 on Friday.
Scottie Scheffler Leads St. Jude Championship After Record-Tying Round
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the weekend at 11 under par following a Friday performance. On Friday, Scheffler matched the course record with a round of 9-under 61, establishing a three-stroke advantage ahead of the weekend as he pursues his second victory of the season to address inquiries regarding his recent form, which has fallen short of the exceptional consistency he displayed over the preceding two years.
The dominant round aims to quiet questions regarding recent levels of play that differed from the multi-win consistency displayed over the previous two years.
Chasing Pack Led by Sungjae Im and Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland and Sungjae Im stand at 8 under par, with Hovland possessing prior experience from earlier this year of overcoming Scheffler during a weekend to secure his sole victory of the season at the Travelers.
Four strokes behind at 7 under sits Ludvig Åberg in pursuit of his initial victory of the season, while Jordan Spieth and Tommy Fleetwood trail by five at 6 under.
Pro Tip: Tracking the FedEx Cup Bubble
While the race for the tournament trophy unfolds at the top, pay close attention to the cutline for the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings. Michael Brennan, Matt McCarty and Maverick McNealy currently find themselves projected to miss out as Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Spieth and Im step into those positions after starting the week outside the top 50.
Playoff Bubble Drama at TPC Southwind
Securing a position inside the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings to qualify for the following week’s BMW Championship serves as the secondary objective during the weekend competition at TPC Southwind.
Every single birdie, bogey, and other score recorded throughout the weekend will cause these projections to fluctuate, intensifying the pressure as competitors battle to prolong their playoff run by another week.
We will monitor all the developments live from Memphis throughout Saturday’s third round to capture every moment of Sunday’s anticipated drama.Watch Rounds 3-4 of the 2026 St. Jude Championship live from 3-6 p.m. ET this weekend on CBS, CBSSports.com, Paramount+ and the CBS Sports App. Keep it locked here for live scores, statistics, analysis and highlights throughout Round 3 on Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the 2026 St. Jude Championship after Friday?
Scottie Scheffler leads the tournament at 11 under par after shooting a 9-under 61 on Friday to tie the course record.
Who is tied for second place heading into the weekend?
Sitting at 8 under par are Viktor Hovland and Sungjae Im, with Hovland holding the advantage of having previously hunted down and defeated Scheffler on a weekend earlier this year to claim his only victory of the season at the Travelers.
What is at stake besides the tournament trophy?
Competitors are vying to break into the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings to secure a berth in the upcoming BMW Championship next week.
How can I watch the weekend rounds?
Watch Rounds 3-4 of the 2026 St. Jude Championship live from 3-6 p.m. ET this weekend on CBS, CBSSports.com, Paramount+ and the CBS Sports App.
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