Scottie Scheffler is reborn at the Masters with a true confession after an impressive 65 on day 3
In the first major tournament of the year, the Masters at Augusta, Scottie Scheffler seemed far from his best level in the first two rounds, dangerously distancing himself from the lead by falling to a 12-shot deficit after 36 holes. However, on the iconic “Moving Day”, the world number one once again showed why he is considered one of the favourites, unleashing an impressive round of 7 under par, with a 65 that catapulted him into the fight for the title.
“I think I left a few shots 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, CBS reporter, after his phenomenal round on Saturday.
Scheffler, a two-time Masters champion, seems to be on his way to what could be his third crown at Augusta, especially after seeing the tournament leader Rory McIlroy, who was leading by six shots, 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 recovery. This was followed by a consistent phase of play with pars up to the fifth hole, where he unleashed a sequence of three consecutive birdies to close the first half of the round in great style.
On the back nine, the world champion avoided unnecessary risks and shone again on holes 11 and 16 with two more birdies that secured him a final score not only impressive but nine shots better than his second round, revealing a clear evolution in his game.
After a challenging start to the tournament, Scheffler showed that his ambition remains intact and that he is far from giving up on winning the Masters 2026. With this overwhelming performance on the third day, the American sent a fierce warning to the remaining competitors: the fight for the title is more alive than ever, and he is an unstoppable force in the race for Augusta.
