Scheffler eight ahead in Texas

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler made a closing birdie in near-darkness to seize an eight-stroke lead after Saturday’s third round of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.

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The 28-year-old from nearby Dallas birdied three of the first five holes and three of the last five holes to fire a five-under-par 66 and stand on 23-under 190 after 54 holes at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

“It was good golf. I did a good job of getting it around,” Scheffler said. “I definitely wasn’t as sharp as I was the last two days but overall I posted a pretty good score and over a 72-hole tournament you're going to have at least one day where your swing is not firing on all cylinders.

“It’s all about how you battle through that. Today I did a good job. Hopefully tomorrow I'll swing a little better.”