World No.1 Scheffler Leads by 3 Shots

Special Event Hero World Challenge 3R 7 Under Par
Fitzpatrick 2nd, Thomas 3rd, Spieth 4th
Comeback Woods and Hoblan Challenging 3 Consecutive Wins Tied 16th

World No.1 Scottie Scheffler (USA) maintained his position at the top of the leaderboard.

On the 2nd (local time), at the Albany Golf Course (par 72, 7,449 yards) in New Providence, Bahamas, Scheffler fired a 7-under 65 in the third round of the PGA Tour's "special event" Hero World Challenge (total prize money $4.5 million), extending his lead to 3 strokes with a total of 16-under 200. Matthew Fitzpatrick (England) is in second place at 13-under 203, and Justin Thomas (USA) is in third at 11-under 205, both chasing the leader.

Scottie Scheffler is teeing off at the 4th hole of the 3rd round of the 'Special Event' Hero World Challenge. [New Providence (Bahamas) = AFP·Yonhap News]

Scheffler started tied for the lead with Jordan Spieth (USA) and collected two eagles and four birdies (with one bogey). Using his long drives of up to 370 yards, he gained six strokes on the four par-5 holes. Notably, his eagles on the 3rd and 15th holes (both par 5) with "2-on 1-putt" stood out. This is a great opportunity to erase the disappointment of finishing runner-up in this tournament last year. Scheffler joined the PGA Tour in 2020 and has accumulated six career wins. In 2022, he became a major champion by winning the prestigious Masters Tournament.

Fitzpatrick shot a 7-under 65 to enter the race for the title. Jordan Spieth, Jason Day (Australia), Collin Morikawa, and Tony Finau (all USA) are tied for fourth place at 10-under 206. Tiger Woods (USA), the "Golf Emperor," who is making his comeback after seven months since the Masters in April, improved by one stroke to tie for 16th place at even par 216. Viktor Hovland (Norway), the "FedEx Cup Champion" aiming for his third consecutive win at this event, is also in this group.

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