SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler surged into contention to win a third straight Phoenix Open on Sunday, overcoming a huge mistake on the 18th hole to shoot a 5-under 66 in the weather-delayed third round.
Scheffler was at 13 under, two shots behind Sahith Theegala and Nick Taylor as players struggle to avoid a Monday finish amid a second straight week of weather issues on the PGA Tour.
Theegala matched Taylor's two-putt birdie on the short par-4 17th to tie for the lead and shot 69.
Charley Hoffman had four straight birdies to close out a 64 and was tied with Andrew Novak at 14 under.
A long weather delay pushed the first round into Friday, and the tournament has tried to play catchup ever since.
Persons:
Scottie Scheffler, Scheffler, Sahith Theegala, Nick Taylor, Steve Stricker, Taylor, Theegala, Charley Hoffman, Andrew Novak, catchup, Zach Johnson, Tom Hoge, ___
Organizations:
PGA, John Deere, Scottsdale
Locations:
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz