Scottie Scheffler didn't just win the 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship; he absolutely pulverized the tournament with a brand-new TaylorMade Qi4D driver, making a clear statement that he makes no compromises on equipment when it comes to chasing the next title. The focus wasn't just on his dominant victory, but above all on this surprising driver change, which evidently gave him the decisive edge.
The world No. 1 clinched the victory at TPC Southwind with an incredible 17-under 263 total, leaving Si Woo Kim a full 8 strokes behind – a true display of dominance on the course. With this, Scheffler not only celebrates his 21st PGA Tour title but also his second victory this year, further underscoring his exceptional status. A truly sensational round that will go down in history.
The New Secret Weapon in the Bag
The driver change was THE topic of conversation: Scheffler, known for rarely tinkering with his equipment, swapped his trusted Qi10 for a TaylorMade Qi4D (8°) with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft. This was no spontaneous move, as insiders report the new head provided him with crucially better spin control and delivered the extra power he needed for this sensational round. It was his first win with a driver other than the Qi10 in over three years.
The Champion's Full Bag Setup
But it wasn't just the driver; Scheffler relies on a cleverly matched setup: For fairway woods, he trusts a TaylorMade Qi10 15° and a Qi4D 21°. For crucial approach shots, the Srixon ZU85 4-iron and TaylorMade P-7TW irons (5-PW) are his tools. And for the short game? A set of Titleist Vokey wedges and a TaylorMade Spider Tour X putter, which reliably sinks putts. Titleist Pro V1 golf balls complete the winning WITB.
