Scottie Scheffler birdied five of six shots on his back nine at Bay Hill on Saturday but a slow start left the world’s top-ranked player at even on the tournament through 54 holes. Viktor Hovland, Sepp Straka and Cameron Young enjoyed the best third rounds at the Arnold Palmer Invitational but Daniel Berger’s lead remains unblemished as the four-time Tour winner seeks a wire-to-wire title.
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The People’s Open concludes in the Arizona desert on Sunday where a pair of Americans, Akshay Bhatia and Chris Gotterup, look to break through and pull an upset.
Scottie Scheffler might not have the lead entering Sunday but believes in his chances to climb back and win his third WM Phoenix Open.
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After an opening 73, Scottie Scheffler shot 6-under 65 Friday at TPC Scottsdale. Brandel Chamblee and Paige Mackenzie break down his turnaround on “Golf Central Postgame” at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
Hideki Matsuyama provided plenty of early highlights, rattling off six consecutive birdies at TPC Scottsdale during Round 2 on Friday. Ryan Fox, Chris Gotterup and Scottie Scheffler were among the players capturing the camera’s attention in the afternoon.
After an opening 73 and subsequent spirited range session, Scheffler fixed his grip and then fired a 6-under 65 Friday at TPC Scottsdale.