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Akshay Bhatia Storms to FedEx St. Jude Championship Lead with Closing Blitz
7 Aug
Summary
- Akshay Bhatia shoots career-low 62 to take one-shot lead
- Scottie Scheffler in contention despite final-hole bogey
- Tommy Fleetwood one shot back after strong ball-striking display
As of August 8th, 2025, the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event of the PGA Tour's lucrative postseason, is underway in Memphis, Tennessee. Akshay Bhatia has taken the early lead with a blistering 8-under 62, his career-low round.
Bhatia, who entered the playoffs at No. 45 in the standings, closed his round with an eagle and two birdies to take a one-shot advantage over Tommy Fleetwood. Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 and recent British Open champion, is also in contention after a 67, though he stumbled with a bogey on the final hole.
Fleetwood, who is comfortably inside the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings, is seeking his first PGA Tour victory to go along with his multiple European Tour wins. He hit 13 of 14 fairways and holed a bunker shot for one of his four straight closing birdies.
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The new-look TPC Southwind course, with 18 renovated greens and thicker rough, has presented a stern test for the players. However, Bhatia, Fleetwood, and Scheffler have all navigated the challenges well, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of playoff golf.
