Scottie Scheffler recovers and fights for his third title at the Masters.

Scottie Scheffler reborn at the Masters with a true confession after impressive 65 on day 3

In the first major tournament of the year, the Masters at Augusta, Scottie Scheffler appeared far from his best in the first two rounds, dangerously falling 12 strokes behind the lead after 36 holes. However, on the iconic “Moving Day,” the world number one showed once again why he is considered one of the favorites, unleashing an impressive round of 7 under par, with a 65 that propelled him into contention for the title.

“I think I left a few strokes out there, but overall, it was a good day. We’ll see what happens this afternoon, but I don’t feel like I’m out of the tournament,” confessed Scheffler in an exclusive interview with Amanda Balionis, a CBS reporter, after his phenomenal round on Saturday.

Scheffler, a two-time Masters champion, seems to be on track for what could be his third crown at Augusta, especially after seeing the tournament leader Rory McIlroy, who had a six-stroke advantage, stumble on the challenging back nine of the legendary course.

The start of Scheffler’s round was a clear warning: an eagle 3 on the par-5 second hole set the tone for a spectacular comeback. He followed this with a consistent phase of play, making pars until the fifth hole, where he unleashed a streak of three consecutive birdies to close the first half of the round in style.

On the back nine, the world champion avoided unnecessary risks and shone again on holes 11 and 16 with two more birdies, securing a final score that was not only impressive but also nine strokes better than his second round, revealing a clear evolution in his game.

After a challenging start to the tournament, Scheffler demonstrated that his ambition remains intact and that he is far from giving up on winning the 2026 Masters. With this overwhelming performance on the third day, the American sent a fierce warning to the other competitors: the battle for the title is more alive than ever, and he is an unstoppable force in the race to Augusta.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.