Scottie Scheffler revives at the Masters with an impressive 65, his best score ever at Augusta – he’s still in the fight!
AUGUSTA, Georgia – On the third day of the Masters Tournament, two-time champion Scottie Scheffler showcased his class again at the legendary Augusta National Golf Club, signing a phenomenal round of 7 under par, a clean and error-free 65, his best result to date on this iconic course. After a disappointing 74 on Friday, which broke his streak of 10 consecutive rounds at par or better, Scheffler slammed his fist on the table and proved he means business.
With a total of 7 under par and 209 strokes, Scheffler finished as the leader in the clubhouse – a scenario that keeps him alive and dangerous in the race heading into Sunday. Still, the task will not be easy: the tournament leaders teed off for their third round two and a half hours later and were already imposing a faster pace when Scheffler finished. The pressure is entirely on the Texan.
Interestingly, this 65 was achieved without any birdies on the two par 5s on the back nine, holes 13 and 15, where he only made pars. “It definitely could have been an even lower score,” Scheffler admitted. “But I did what I needed to do, executed well to create opportunities, and tomorrow it’s about continuing that way. I think I’ll be in a good position.”
On the front nine, Scheffler shone with 3 under par on the two par 5s. He made an eagle on hole 2 with a putt of 1.8 meters, and a birdie on hole 8 with a putt of just 0.9 meters. He closed the first half of his round with a birdie on hole 9, finishing the first nine in an impressive 31 strokes.
After a challenging Friday, Scheffler revealed that the strategy for Saturday was not to force things. “I didn’t want to force anything today,” he explained. “I stuck to the plan, played smart. My average score at Augusta until this year was 70.33, and today I managed to lower that.”
With two Masters titles (2022 and 2024), Scottie is now trying to replicate the legendary streak of Arnold Palmer, who won the tournament in even-numbered years during the 50s and 60s. The Texan knows that success on this course requires perfection on many fronts, and that mastery only brings more confidence for the final battle. “When you get positive results here at Augusta, it only strengthens your confidence. To win this tournament, you have to get a lot of things right. It would be foolish to say that I’m not confident for the rest of the championship.”
Saturday may have marked the resurgence of Scheffler at the Masters, but Sunday will be the true test. With opponents ready and the title at stake, the reigning champion is prepared to fight until the last putt.
David Westin, a veteran Masters expert and recognized for his historical contribution at Augusta National, has been following the tournament since 1979 and assures that Scheffler is displaying the grit of a true champion. If there is one name to watch on the final day, it is Scottie Scheffler.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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