After an opening 73 and subsequent spirited range session, Scheffler fixed his grip and then fired a 6-under 65 Friday at TPC Scottsdale.
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Scottie Scheffler struggled at TPC Scottsdale on Thursday and Chris Gotterup took advantage of an early start times to lay claim to the leaderboard. In the afternoon, Hideki Matsuyama, Joel Dahmen and Keith Mitchell shined. The famous 16th hole "Coliseum" saw plenty of birdie putts, and an incredible chip-in from Dahmen.
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