PGA TOUR Highlights | Round 3 | WM Phoenix Open | 2026

Round 3 Highlights

• ⛳ Scottie Scheffler, the world's number one, made three birdies in his last four holes, getting within four shots of the lead.
• 🎯 Hideki Matsuyama dialed it up from long distance to take the lead all to himself at 11 under par, later extending it to 12 under.
• 🦅 Sew Kim eagled the par-five third hole, grabbing a share of the lead at one point.
• 📈 Ryo Hisatsune also reached 11 under with a birdie at the fifth hole.
• 🔥 Nikolai Hoygaard had a strong run, making five birdies in his last six holes.

Leaderboard Shifts

• 🤝 The round saw a four-way tie at 11 under par among several players.
• 🏆 Hideki Matsuyama ultimately secured the lead at 12 under par.
• 🗓️ The lead score heading into Sunday will be 13 under.
• ⛳ The final group for Sunday will feature a three-ball of Matsuyama, Hoygaard, and McNeely.

Dramatic Moments & Course Play

• ⚠️ Matt Fitzpatrick experienced a dramatic double bogey at the 16th hole, giving back his earlier progress.
• 🏌️‍♂️ Maverick McNeely made some key shots, including a kick-in birdie, despite facing challenges like being on the wrong side of the hole at 14.
• труд The course presented difficult holes, including the second hardest hole at 475 yards and challenging par fours where birdies were hard to find.
• ✨ Players demonstrated impressive shot-making, such as Matsuyama's long-distance shot and Fitzpatrick's recovery from 88 yards.