Scheffler Moves Into Contention With Sparkling 64 at Procore Championship

Scottie Scheffler reminded the golfing world why he is ranked No.1 by producing a blistering third-round performance at the Procore Championship. The American star surged into contention with a stunning eight-under-par 64 at Silverado Country Club, leaving himself just two shots off the lead heading into Sunday’s final round.

It was a day when Scheffler’s putter finally caught fire, and with 10 birdies on his card, he lit up the course in Napa, California. Despite one costly mistake on the back nine, he heads into the closing round looking like the man to beat.

Scheffler’s Sparkling 64 Turns Heads

Scheffler’s round was a masterclass in momentum. Starting the day in 14th place and six shots off the lead, he wasted little time climbing the leaderboard with a flurry of early birdies. Five of them came on the front nine, putting him firmly on the radar.

The back nine saw more fireworks — another five birdies to keep the charge alive — but the only blemish on his card came on the par-four 14th. A chip from just off the green ran into a bunker, leading to a frustrating double bogey that cost him a share of the lead.

Still, Scheffler’s eight-under total was good enough to vault him into third place on 14-under-par, just two behind leader Ben Griffin.

“It felt really good to finally roll some putts in today,” Scheffler said afterward. “There are definitely some tricks to this golf course, things you’ve got to get used to. When you play under tournament conditions, you start seeing those little nuances, and today I felt like I adjusted really well.”

Ben Griffin Holds Slim Lead

While Scheffler surged, Ben Griffin held firm. The Ryder Cup rookie carded a steady two-under 70 to keep his nose in front at 16-under.

Griffin’s composure was on full display despite pressure from the chasing pack. “I’ve got to have that chasing mindset even as the leader,” he said. “I know the guys behind me are going to stay aggressive, and I’ve got to do everything I can to stay in front.”

Right behind him sits 20-year-old amateur sensation Jackson Koivun, who continued to impress with a bogey-free 68 to claim solo second on 15-under. The Auburn University student is looking to become the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since Phil Mickelson in 1991 — a storyline that is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing of the week.

Ryder Cup Tune-Up for the Stars

This Procore Championship is more than just another PGA Tour stop — it’s a final tune-up for the Ryder Cup, which takes place in New York from September 26-28.

Scheffler, Griffin, and eight other members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team are using Silverado as a competitive warm-up, and their presence is giving the tournament an added layer of intensity.

JJ Spaun and Russell Henley, two more Ryder Cup teammates, are best placed of the remaining contingent at nine-under, lurking on the fringe of contention but needing a low round on Sunday to have a chance at lifting the trophy.

Griffin, Koivun, and Scheffler Set for Final-Round Showdown

With Griffin holding a slim lead and Koivun and Scheffler breathing down his neck, Sunday’s final round is shaping up to be a three-horse race — though others could still make a late push.

Garrick Higgo sits at 13-under and will be part of the penultimate group, while a cluster of players at 10-under — including Mackenzie Hughes, Alejandro Tosti, and Emiliano Grillo — could post an early clubhouse number that applies pressure to the leaders.

But all eyes will inevitably be on Scheffler, who seems primed for a trademark Sunday charge. After ending his streak of 21 consecutive sub-70 rounds with an opening 70 on Thursday, he has rediscovered his rhythm with back-to-back 68 and 64.

The Final Round Awaits

The Procore Championship has turned into exactly what fans hoped it would be — a Ryder Cup dress rehearsal featuring some of the biggest names in golf, a red-hot amateur looking to make history, and the world No.1 right in the mix heading into the final day.

Scheffler has been here before, and when he finds this kind of form, he is notoriously difficult to beat. If he can clean up the mistake that cost him on the 14th, it’s hard to imagine him not being right there on the 72nd hole with a chance to win.

Whether it’s Griffin holding his nerve, Koivun pulling off the unthinkable, or Scheffler storming through to claim another PGA Tour title, Sunday promises drama from start to finish. Napa is about to host a final round that could be as sparkling as the wine for which the region is famous.