{"id":417099,"date":"2026-02-10T01:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/417099\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T01:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T01:13:11","slug":"scottie-scheffler-shoots-sunday-64-to-flip-script-from-slow-start-at-wm-phoenix-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/417099\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottie Scheffler shoots Sunday 64 to flip script from slow start at WM Phoenix Open"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scottie Scheffler holes out from 72 feet for birdie on No. 14 at WM Phoenix Open<\/p>\n

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. \u2014 Nothing was surprising about Scottie Scheffler firing a bogey-free, 7-under 64 on Sunday to secure a top-three finish at the WM Phoenix Open, but it wasn’t any less invigorating to witness.<\/p>\n

At one of his favorite stops on TOUR, a place he has already won twice, Scheffler looked every bit like the world No. 1, charging up the leaderboard and ultimately coming up just short of a third title at TPC Scottsdale.<\/p>\n

After an uncharacteristic 2-over 73 in an opening round that featured five bogeys and a double, Scheffler steadied himself in a hurry. After drawing all those squares on his scorecard Thursday, he would make just one bogey over his final 54 holes.<\/p>\n

\u201cI put myself in a tough position after the first round, but three really solid days,\u201d Scheffler said. \u201cToday was another really good round. I\u2019m going to fall a few shots short it looks like, but overall proud of the fight this week and did some good stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n

The formula was clear. TPC Scottsdale\u2019s back nine offers scoring opportunities for players willing to stay aggressive. All Scheffler needed was a few putts to go in on the front side to give himself a chance to sprint home.<\/p>\n

He delivered, turning in 3-under 32 to send murmurs through the raucous grounds of the \u201cGreenest Show on Grass.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Scottie Scheffler sinks 34-foot birdie putt on No. 8 at WM Phoenix Open<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not going to nitpick too many 64s,\u201d Scheffler said. \u201cString together a few more of those. If you want to nitpick, let\u2019s look a little bit further back in the week.\u201d<\/p>\n

After Thursday\u2019s stumble, Scheffler was briefly staring at a potential threat to his TOUR-leading, cuts-made streak. He later attributed the slow start to a minor grip adjustment. By the time he arrived Friday morning, the dominant version of Scheffler had returned.<\/p>\n

Making the turn Sunday, he was firmly in striking distance.<\/p>\n

He safely navigated Nos. 10 through 12 before a birdie at the par-5 13th ignited his charge. Then came the moment that shifted the energy around the property, a vintage Scheffler short-game showcase at the 14th.<\/p>\n

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Scottie Scheffler holes out from 72 feet for birdie on No. 14 at WM Phoenix Open<\/p>\n

\u201cScottie just holed out,\u201d said one sunburnt fan double-fisting bright green cups, waiting in line to enter the suites near the famed par-3 16th.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re joking,\u201d his friend replied, wearing his sunglasses upside down. \u201cWe need to get in there.\u201d<\/p>\n

For a brief stretch, it felt inevitable.<\/p>\n

But poetically, it was a loose tee shot at that stadium-lined 16th that served as the lone speed bump during his white-hot back nine. Scheffler would make par inside the “Coliseum” and added a birdie at the drivable 17th to inspire a last gasp heading into the final hole. Scheffler closed with par at 18, ending his week at 15-under par.<\/p>\n

\u201cI played pretty well,\u201d Scheffler said. \u201cOnly one round where I didn\u2019t have my best stuff. If I get in the house the first day a couple under par, it\u2019s a little different story today. Overall, proud of the way I fought the last three days to give myself a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was a display of skill and resilience reminiscent of the game’s greatest players, and a credit to the mental tenacity that Sheffler possesses to be able to shake off immense noise declaring his demise after a lackluster opening round.<\/p>\n

The best player in the world now heads to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the first Signature Event of the season, looking every bit back in form.<\/p>\n

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