Scottie Scheffler surged to the forefront at the Memorial Tournament with an impressive performance on Saturday’s back nine. Starting six shots behind, he delivered four birdies in the last five holes, finishing with a four-under-par 68. This effort placed him one stroke ahead of Ben Griffin, who missed a crucial putt on the 18th hole.
Scheffler is aiming for his third win in four tournaments.
Griffin remains optimistic about his chances in Sunday’s final round at Muirfield Village. “Obviously, Scottie Scheffler’s the best player in the world, but the number one can be beat,” Griffin stated. “I beat him last week. Obviously, he’s coming off a major win. But, yeah, I feel like he obviously can be beaten, and I’ve just got to keep the pedal down and make a lot of birdies because I know he’s going to, as well.”
Scheffler managed to avoid any bogeys during his third round and expressed pride in his finish despite tough conditions. He remarked, “I was definitely proud of the way I finished, and it was really challenging.” He acknowledged that even par would have been a solid score given the course’s difficulty. He added that a few minor adjustments could have improved his score.
Nick Taylor is three shots behind after scoring 74 and remains hopeful about catching up. “It’s a tough golf course. I’ll be trying to chase him down,” Taylor said. “[Scheffler’s] obviously playing phenomenal, so I’ll have to play some of my best golf to be in the hunt there with the last few holes to go.”
Scheffler is pursuing another victory following his recent success at the PGA Championship. Reflecting on his strategy, he noted that maintaining focus and playing consistently would position him well for success. “This golf course is really challenging and no lead’s safe around this place,” he explained.
The competition remains fierce as players navigate Muirfield Village’s demanding layout. With Scheffler leading by one shot and Griffin determined to challenge him, Sunday’s final promises excitement for fans and players alike.