Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is dominating the Memorial tournament in Dublin, Ohio, making it look easy despite challenging conditions. On a firm course with gusty winds, Scheffler shot a 4-under 68 to take a three-shot lead over Viktor Hovland and Adam Hadwin.
Scheffler’s round included an impressive eagle on the 15th hole, where he hit a 3-iron into the wind to 8 feet. He finished strong with two crucial par saves and a birdie on the final hole. Despite facing some challenges on the back nine, Scheffler managed to regain lost strokes and build a comfortable lead.
The Memorial, hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, features a $20 million purse and a cut to the top 50 players. Notable players like Jordan Spieth and Patrick Cantlay failed to make the cut, while Scheffler continued to impress with his consistent play.
With the course expected to get even firmer over the weekend, Scheffler’s competitors will have a tough task ahead of them to catch up. South African Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Keegan Bradley are among those trailing Scheffler, who remains focused on competing at the highest level.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Scheffler as he looks to maintain his lead and secure another impressive victory on the PGA Tour.