Scottie Scheffler carded a four-under-par 68 in Saturday’s third round of the American Express.
He played the Pete Dye Stadium Course, considered the toughest layout in the tournament rotation.
World number one Scheffler has looked comfortable this week in La Quinta, even without hitting top form.
His scoring has remained strong throughout the event, though he hasn’t been fully satisfied with his driving through the opening two rounds.
The 29-year-old is likely to put in plenty of work ahead of Sunday’s final round, focusing on every aspect of his game.
Scheffler will face off against teenage standout Blades Brown and close friend Si Woo Kim, along with others like Wyndham Clark who are all within reach. It sets up what should be an interesting final day at PGA West’s Nicklaus Tournament Course.
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