Scottie Scheffler dropped a bombshell at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and he did it with an unexpected weapon in his bag. The world No. 1 reintroduced his TaylorMade Qi4D driver, a decision that might have seemed daring on paper but immediately paid off with an insane 9-under 61 at TPC Southwind. This was not only a sensational round but also tied the course record.
Scheffler, known as one of the most consistent ball-strikers on Tour, had been using the Qi10 for most of the season. He had previously tested the Qi4D in December 2025 at the Hero World Challenge and then in 2026 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational before returning to the Qi10. Now, precisely in the PGA Tour playoff opener, came the big switch back to the Qi4D. A move that is rare and thus deserves all the more attention.
The Hidden Brilliance and the Outcome
Notably, what's striking about the current Qi4D is not just its performance, but also its aesthetics: Scheffler prefers a glossy crown instead of the standard matte finish to mirror the look of his Qi10. But the real brilliance came from the scorecards. With his 9-under 61, Scheffler secured a comfortable three-shot lead, demonstrating incredible precision with his approaches and putting.
Scottie Scheffler is back in @TaylorMadeGolf Qi4D (8 degrees), and it seems to be going reasonably well. Shot 61 on Friday and ranks 8th in SG: OTT after 36 holes. Most interesting change to the driver is a cosmetic one. If you're familiar with Scheffler's driver build, then
