Scottie Scheffler carded a 61 in the second round of the St. Jude Championship in Memphis to take a three-shot lead. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The American golfer birdied the first five holes, showcasing brilliant play. He posted the best score over the first two rounds of the tournament.
One of Scheffler's main rivals is Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland. The two golfers shook hands after the second round, congratulating each other.
Swedish player Ludvig Aberg also stood out with his play on the 18th hole. The tournament is being held at TPC Southwind in Memphis.
This event is the first stage of the FedEx Cup playoff series. Scheffler's result demonstrates his excellent form this season.