Scottie Scheffler just won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in 2026, and the result never felt in doubt once he cleared the final stretch. He entered the week as the huge favorite for the upcoming BMW Championship, according to reports.com. This win cements his spot at the top of the mountain. The man is simply playing a different sport than everyone else on the tour right now.
A Win Built on Pure Grit
Most golfers would have collapsed after a ball hit a sprinkler head and rolled into the water on Sunday. Scheffler didn’t blink. He fought off a horrible break to secure the title. Golf.com reported that he asked, “When is this going to stop?” regarding the bad luck. That frustration turned into pure focus. He didn’t let a single error derail his campaign. The mental strength required to win after such a mistake is rare. It separates the good players from the legends.
A Career That Rewrites the Record Books
The numbers from this season are staggering. Per ESPN, Scheffler claimed victories at The American Express and the FedEx St. Jude Championship to start 2026. He also took home the Procore Championship, BMW Championship, Open Championship, PGA Championship, CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and Memorial Tournament in 2025. That is a run of dominance that feels historic. He added two Masters titles to his resume and earned the 2024-2025 PGA Tour Player of the Year award. The list of his wins reads like a hall of fame induction speech before he even retires.
His international record is just as solid. He won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team USA. He helped the United States win the Presidents Cup in 2022 and 2024. He was a winner on the Ryder Cup team in 2021. You can look at these as proof of consistency across every format of the game. While others chase a single win, he’s building a legacy that will define the sport for a decade.
The Next Challenge in St. Louis
The tour heads to St. Louis for the BMW Championship next. Scheffler arrives as the clear favorite to win again. The odds reflect the reality on the course. He has shown he can handle pressure, bad luck, and high expectations all at once. The rest of the field needs to find a new gear just to stay in his shadow. If he keeps this pace, the race for the FedEx Cup is already over.
The FedEx Cup playoffs resume with the BMW Championship at TPC River Highlands, where Scheffler will tee off Thursday morning.
