Fleetwood Holds One-Shot Lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship Memphis

Tommy Fleetwood holds a narrow one-shot lead over Justin Rose going into the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, seeking his first PGA Tour title. Despite early setbacks, including a double bogey on the third hole caused by his ball landing in water and a penalty drop, Fleetwood managed a 1-under 69, maintaining his lead amid intense competition. World number one Scottie Scheffler trails closely, just two shots behind after an impressive round of six birdies, while JJ Spaun and Andrew Novak remain in contention. Fleetwood emphasized the pressure of the tournament and the importance of continuing to learn from each experience as he aims to advance in the FedEx Cup playoffs. The event is critical as only the top 70 players in season-long FedEx rankings qualified, with the top 50 moving on to the BMW Championship and eventually competing for a $10 million bonus at the Tour Championship. Rory McIlroy's absence has opened opportunities for other players to advance and make a significant impact in the playoffs.