Scottie Scheffler reminded the world just how good he is on Saturday in the third round of the PGA Championship. He ended up feeding the squirrels an astounding 65 nuts. This accomplishment set his score as the lowest in any major round to date. It earned him a three-shot lead over Alex Noren with his total of 11-under par for the tournament. Scheffler’s astonishing run of dominance has catapulted him to heavy – and deserved – favorite for his third major crown. He is putting on display everything he has developed on the course.
The day began with Scheffler getting a little stiff competition. He had to go through Jon Rahm who was motivated to win his own major championship. Once this round got going, Scheffler’s game took off. It all began on the par-5 14th hole, where he opened with a glorious 3-wood approach that settled to 2 feet 11 inches for an eagle. This turn of fortune proved to be the catalyst that ignited one of the most formidable runs we’ve seen from Scheffler. He took over the lead in the championship for the first time with a birdie on the par-5 15th.
As for Scheffler’s finishing kick, his penultimate blow was a thing of beauty – that 8-iron from a divot. He stuck the ball inside ten feet, which gave him a clean look at yet another birdie on the 18th hole. His reasons for being the best were clear, he played with skill and you can see the composure to play under pressure.
“It was an important time in the round. I wanted to finish off the round the right way. I hit some good shots down the stretch.” – Scottie Scheffler
In doing so, Scheffler accomplished yet another major step on his golfing odyssey. For the first time in his career, he posted the lowest score of anyone in the field. Given his current standing as the number one player in the world ranking, this performance solidifies his position as a formidable force in professional golf.
As Scheffler was preoccupied with his own efforts to further lengthen his lead, Rahm, five strokes back, was speaking with candor about his desire to win. In his announcement, he stated, “Difficult to convey how hungry I might be for a major, as hungry as anyone can be in this position.” It is the players’ competitive spirit that adds the most fascinating element to the championship. They’re preparing for that final round as strong as ever.
Scheffler once again is preparing to compete for a major title. He would be smart to play up appealing consistency and toot his own horn about a new track record of major wins in the process. The last round should be an entertaining finale to the high-stakes tournament. Scheffler and Rahm are even more deeply engaged in a one-on-one contest for on-course domination.
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