Kim Si-woo finishes second at FedEx St. Jude

Kim Si-woo secured his third runner-up finish of the 2026 PGA Tour season by finishing second at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, on Sunday. The South Korean golfer carded a bogey-free 2-under 68 in the final round, featuring two birdies, to finish alone in second at 9-under 271. This performance placed him eight strokes behind the winner, world number one Scottie Scheffler of the United States, who triumphed with a total of 17-under 263. Scheffler’s victory marks his second win of the season and his 21st overall PGA Tour title. His win came after a gap of nearly four months since his last victory at the American Express tournament in January. The win earned Scheffler $3.6 million and ensured his continued dominance in the FedEx Cup standings, retaining the top position ahead of the upcoming playoff events. Kim Si-woo’s second-place finish moves him up from seventh to fourth in the FedEx Cup rankings, guaranteeing his participation in the BMW Championship. This advancement follows his previous runner-up finishes at the Farmers Insurance Open in February and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May. His consistent performances have solidified his standing among the top contenders in the tour. In the final round, Kim birdied the par-5 third hole before playing seven consecutive pars. He added another birdie at the par-3 11th, though he could not close the gap on Scheffler. Despite the challenge, Kim’s result ensures his qualification for the next stage of the playoffs. South Korean golfer Im Sung-jae started the final round tied for second, two shots behind Scheffler, but struggled with a 4-over 74, including one birdie and five bogeys. He finished tied for fifth at 7-under 273. Nevertheless, Im climbed from 53rd to 40th in the FedEx Cup standings, securing his place in the BMW Championship. Should he advance through the second playoff event, he would qualify for the season-ending Tour Championship for the eighth consecutive year, starting from 2019. Meanwhile, Tom Kim, another South Korean player, finished tied for 12th at 5-under 275 after shooting 1 over in the final round. His performance included two birdies and three bogeys. Although he did not secure a top-tier placement, Tom Kim still advanced to the BMW Championship, maintaining his position at 26th in the FedEx Cup standings. The FedEx St. Jude Championship saw a competitive field, with several high-profile players vying for the top spots. The tournament highlighted the ongoing rivalry between top-ranked golfers and the rising talents within the PGA Tour. With the BMW Championship approaching, attention will shift to how these players perform under pressure in the next phase of the playoffs. The results from Memphis underscore the depth of talent in men’s professional golf and set the stage for further competition in the coming weeks.