McIlroy finishes 66th as Scheffler wins St Jude Championship

Rory McIlroy admitted feeling “lost” during the final rounds of the St. Jude Championship in Memphis, where he finished in 66th place, 25 strokes behind the tournament’s champion, Scottie Scheffler. The 2024 event, held at the Memphis Golf Club, saw Scheffler capture his first major title with a steady performance that left McIlroy scrambling to keep pace.

McIlroy’s struggles were evident from the third round onward, as he battled both the course’s demanding layout and his own confidence. In a post‑tournament interview, the Northern Irish star described the experience as disorienting, noting that the pressure of maintaining a top‑ten position had worn him down. Despite a solid start, his scores slipped, and he was unable to recover the ground lost early in the tournament.

The result marks a significant drop for McIlroy, who has been a perennial contender on the PGA Tour. While Scheffler’s victory underscores his rising dominance, McIlroy’s performance highlights the challenges even seasoned players face in high‑stakes events. He will likely use the experience to reassess his strategy and training as he prepares for upcoming tournaments.