Scottie Scheffler birdied the first five holes and shot a 9-under 61 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Scheffler had 11 birdies and two bogeys in 100-degree heat at TPC Southwind. He tied the tournament course record and has played the TPC Southwind more times without winning than any other course on the PGA Tour.
Viktor Hovland and Sungjae Im were tied for second at 8 under. Hovland had a 64, and Im shot his second 66. Ludvig Aberg was 7 under after a 65. Jordan Spieth shot 69 to get to 6 under.
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