2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Round 3 Highlights & Best Shots

Early Round Action

• 💡 Sam Burns and Jake Knapp delivered back-to-back hole-outs at the first hole, setting an exciting tone for the round.
• 🎯 Akshay Bhatia, a 24-year-old, made an impressive start with three birdies in his first four holes, quickly tying for the lead.
• ⛳️ Jordan Spieth demonstrated strong play early on, showing confidence with his club at the third hole.

Key Player Performances

• 🏌️‍♂️ Colin Morikawa was highlighted as the week's best iron player, executing wonderful shots, including one from an awkward stance at the 18th.
• ✨ Min Woo Lee showcased powerful play with a five-iron, creating a significant chance for an eagle at the 14th hole.
• 📈 Hideki Matsuyama moved to 15 under par after successfully sinking a shot at the 16th hole.

Dramatic Shots & Eagles

• 🦅 Sepp Straka achieved rare bookend eagles, holing out at the first hole and securing another eagle at the 18th.
• 🌳 Rory McIlroy executed a well-controlled shot from the left-hand rough, capitalizing on a favorable front-left hole location.
• ✅ Rickie Fowler made a crucial birdie putt at the 16th, advancing to 13 under par.

Strategic Play & Challenges

• 🧠 Players like Jake Knapp utilized strategic knock-down shots to effectively control spin on challenging holes such as the seventh.
• 🌾 The rough was noted as potentially beneficial for some shots, helping to reduce backspin on tilted greens.
• 📊 Scottie Scheffler made a big putt for birdie to reach 10 under, aiming to extend his streak of top 10 finishes.