Hilton Head Island (USA), After starting the week with a 69 that seemed modest for someone in such amazing form, Scotty Scheffler added 65-63 over the next two days to move into a familiar pole position at the RBC Heritage, Following his second Masters win in less than six days.
Scheffler's 8-under 63 in the third round moved him to 16-under 197 and took a one-shot lead over Sepp Straka (67), who was 15-under after a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 65. But reached.
They will be in the last group with varying winds and storms in the forecast.
Indian-American Sahith Thegala, who is ranked fourth and third ahead of Scheffler, summed up the world No. 1 by saying, “He was a year ahead of me in school and I played with him most of my life. Actually, like him, Sam did not play much in the group, but simply played many tournaments with them.
"I don't really know if I've beaten him in a junior or college tournament. At least I've beaten him in a pro event before. I've got that. He's been a great player the whole time, and He's been a great guy the whole time too.
"For example, he doesn't need to talk to me, and he's always been very nice. I don't think there could be a better World No. 1."
Two-time major Colin Morikawa made a mistake, falling short of the 16th tee and missing a 10-foot par putt. His score was 68 and he was two shots behind Scheffler.
Masters runner-up Ludwig Aberg (66-66-68) was three shots behind. The others are Theegala (66-67-67) and Patrick Rogers (66-66-68).
The other Indian-American in the field, Akshay Bhatia (71-67-69) shot 4-under in the last four holes of his second round, carding a 67 including an eagle. H added a 69 in round three and was T-. 33. OR AYG UNG
Scheffler's 8-under 63 in the third round moved him to 16-under 197 and took a one-shot lead over Sepp Straka (67), who was 15-under after a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 65. But reached.
They will be in the last group with varying winds and storms in the forecast.
Indian-American Sahith Thegala, who is ranked fourth and third ahead of Scheffler, summed up the world No. 1 by saying, “He was a year ahead of me in school and I played with him most of my life. Actually, like him, Sam did not play much in the group, but simply played many tournaments with them.
"I don't really know if I've beaten him in a junior or college tournament. At least I've beaten him in a pro event before. I've got that. He's been a great player the whole time, and He's been a great guy the whole time too.
"For example, he doesn't need to talk to me, and he's always been very nice. I don't think there could be a better World No. 1."
Two-time major Colin Morikawa made a mistake, falling short of the 16th tee and missing a 10-foot par putt. His score was 68 and he was two shots behind Scheffler.
Masters runner-up Ludwig Aberg (66-66-68) was three shots behind. The others are Theegala (66-67-67) and Patrick Rogers (66-66-68).
The other Indian-American in the field, Akshay Bhatia (71-67-69) shot 4-under in the last four holes of his second round, carding a 67 including an eagle. H added a 69 in round three and was T-. 33. OR AYG UNG
