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Patient Scheffler aims to close out Tour C'ship
The Straits Times
|September 02, 2024
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler remains on course to complete his remarkable season with the US$25 million (S$32.7 million) FedExCup title, heading into the Sept 1 final round of the seasonending Tour Championship with a five-stroke lead.
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Fellow American Collin Morikawa failed to close the gap on Scheffler in the third round on Aug 31, making a four-under 67 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, while Scheffler posted a 66.
Masters champion and Olympic gold medallist Scheffler began the week on 10 under with a two-shot lead over Xander Schauffele based on the staggered scoring system used for the season finale, which determines the FedExCup playoff winner.
Morikawa, who who started six strokes behind the favourite, has managed to reduce the gap by just one shot over three rounds.
This story is from the September 02, 2024 edition of The Straits Times.
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