Scottie Scheffler Charges Ahead at Procore Championship as Ben Griffin Maintains Lead
In an exciting turn of events at the Procore Championship in Napa, Scottie Scheffler's remarkable performance has put him just two shots behind leader Ben Griffin as the tournament heads into its final day.
The Procore Championship has been highlighted this week by the participation of ten out of twelve members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, making it an intriguing final preparation for the major international competition. After three rounds in Napa, California, four of these players are positioned within the top 10.
Ben Griffin leads the competition at 16 under, despite a slightly slower performance with a third-round score of 70, allowing a competitive cluster to edge closer鈥攎ost notably featuring world No. 1, Scottie Scheffler.
Amateur golfer Jackson Koivun has also distinguished himself, ranking second at 15 under, just one stroke shy of Griffin. The Auburn University junior has had an impressive season on the PGA Tour with multiple top 10 finishes and is looking forward to competing for victory in the final group.
“Look at that start line 馃槷 @AuburnMGolf junior Jackson Koivun pulls within two of the lead in Napa! @ProcoreChamp @PGATOUR”
Translation: The excitement is palpable as Jackson Koivun moves closer to the lead during this critical tournament.
Scheffler made a strong comeback with a third-round 64, moving up 11 slots on the leaderboard and setting himself up for a possible victory, just two shots behind the leader. This performance underscores the quality expected from Scheffler, as he adeptly mitigated errors to secure impressive birdies.
“Yup. @ProcoreChamp”
Translation: The anticipation grows as Scheffler aims for another stellar round.
Among other participants, J.J. Spaun and Russell Henley saw a decrease in their standings, both dropping to T9 with scores of 72 and 74, while the remaining U.S. Ryder Cup teammates are preparing for the upcoming tournament at Bethpage Black.
