Scottie Scheffler Leads by Five Shots at Tour Championship
Scottie Scheffler takes a commanding five-shot lead at the Tour Championship after an outstanding third-round performance, with key challengers like Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala making moves on the leaderboard. Stay informed on the exciting final round action ahead.
Scheffler Surges Ahead at Tour Championship, Chases $25 Million FedEx Cup Prize
On a day of strong finishes at the Tour Championship, world number one Scottie Scheffler surged ahead, carding a third-round 66 to take a commanding five-shot lead heading into the final round. The BBC reported that Scheffler birdied four of his last five holes, putting him in prime position to claim the lucrative $25 million (£19 million) FedEx Cup prize.
Morikawa and Theegala Aim to Chase Down Scheffler
Collin Morikawa remains the closest challenger, sitting nine shots back after a closing stretch of three birdies in the last four holes secured a 67. Sahith Theegala’s own impressive finish, with five consecutive birdies, saw him jump into third place, four strokes behind Morikawa.
“I feel like I’ve done a lot of stuff well and played solid, so I’m looking forward to the challenge of trying to finish off the tournament tomorrow,” Scheffler told golf reporters.
Other Notable Performances
Xander Schauffele slipped back to fourth place on 16-under-par after a 71, while Shane Lowry surged into a tie for eighth with a blemish-free 65, the lowest round of the day. Rory McIlroy, the 2022 FedEx Cup champion, sits 15 strokes off the pace in a share of 10th position following a 68.
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