Who is leading the FedEx St. Jude Championship after Round 2?

Scottie Scheffler holds a three-shot lead at 11-under par after firing a second-round 61.

What is the significance of the FedEx St. Jude Championship for players?

It is the first event of the FedEx Cup playoffs, where players compete to advance to the BMW Championship (top 50) and ultimately the Tour Championship (top 30) to conclude the season.

Did anyone withdraw from the FedEx St. Jude Championship?

Robert MacIntyre withdrew before the second round after a difficult opening round of 82.

PGA TourBy the GolfOdds Editorial TeamAug 15, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

Scottie Scheffler Dominates Round 2 at FedEx St. Jude, Takes Commanding Lead

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler fired a second-round 61 to establish a three-shot lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, significantly altering outright odds.

Scottie Scheffler made a significant move during Friday's second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, carding a nine-under 61. This impressive performance, which included 11 birdies, propelled him 16 spots up the leaderboard to an 11-under total, securing a three-shot lead heading into Saturday's third round. Scheffler, who entered the week as the top-ranked player in the FedEx Cup points standings, is currently priced at -200 (Bovada) to win the tournament.

Despite holding the No. 1 position in the FedEx Cup standings, Scheffler has recorded only one victory in 2026, which came at the American Express, his first event of the year. However, his consistency has been notable, with 10 top-5 finishes, including five runner-up performances. His strong play at TPC Southwind positions him to chase his second win of the season and the 21st of his PGA Tour career.

Trailing Scheffler by three shots are Sungjae Im and Viktor Hovland. Im posted his second consecutive 4-under 66 on Friday, moving into contention. He is currently ranked 53rd in the season-long FedEx Cup standings and is aiming to extend his streak of seven consecutive seasons reaching the Tour Championship. Im is listed at +1800 (FanDuel), while Hovland is priced at +950 (FanDuel).

Elsewhere in the field, Matti Schmid recorded his first career hole-in-one on the par-3 fourth hole during the second round. Schmid, who entered the tournament ranked 69th in the FedEx Cup standings, is currently a longshot at +100000 (FanDuel). In other news, Robert MacIntyre withdrew from the tournament prior to the second round after a challenging opening day. MacIntyre carded a 12-over-par 82 on Thursday amidst oppressive heat, marking his toughest round since joining the PGA Tour. His current odds are +500000 (Bovada). The FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs, does not have a cut line, ensuring all 70 players will compete through the weekend, with the top 50 advancing to next week's BMW Championship.

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FAQ

Who is leading the FedEx St. Jude Championship after Round 2?: Scottie Scheffler holds a three-shot lead at 11-under par after firing a second-round 61.
What is the significance of the FedEx St. Jude Championship for players?: It is the first event of the FedEx Cup playoffs, where players compete to advance to the BMW Championship (top 50) and ultimately the Tour Championship (top 30) to conclude the season.
Did anyone withdraw from the FedEx St. Jude Championship?: Robert MacIntyre withdrew before the second round after a difficult opening round of 82.