MEMPHIS — Scottie Scheffler is a creature of habit. And routines. And while he is not a superstitious sort—though “a little stitious,” he said—there are items in his possession he is loath to part with.

Besides trophies.

Such is the hard-hitting revelation that came to light on Thursday after Scheffler began his defense of his FedEx Cup title with a three-under 67 in the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

The reigning PGA and British Open champion admitted that he has used his own money—he has a little bit to spare these days—to purchase a key piece of equipment. That would be a divot repair tool that he acquired a year or two ago. It’s not just any divot repair tool but one from famed Cypress Point Club in California, which he purchased at the pro shop there.

“But I don't use it because it'

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