Scottie Scheffler Seeks 'Special Round' for Third WM Phoenix Open Win

Scheffler's Round Performance

• 🎯 Scottie Scheffler started the day seven strokes back and initially struggled to find fairways through the first seven holes.
• 📈 He later found his rhythm, hitting a beautiful shot into the eighth hole for a birdie, and continued with back-to-back birdies on the 10th and 11th holes.
• ⛳️ Despite early struggles, he felt he did some good stuff and was close to playing very well.

Missed Scoring Chances

• ⚠️ Scheffler missed a three-foot putt on the 12th hole, which could have further improved his score.
• ⛳️ He also missed an opportunity on the par-five 15th, hitting it slightly off target and ending up on the fringe.
• 😩 On the 17th, a poor pitch and subsequent eight-foot putt resulted in missed scoring opportunities on the back nine.

Course Difficulty and Strategy

• 🧠 Scheffler described the golf course as challenging, emphasizing the need for "crisp and sharp" play to make birdies.
• ⛳️ The firmness of the greens makes scoring particularly difficult, requiring precise execution.
• 💡 He noted that aggressiveness is possible in some spots if in the fairway, especially with shorter clubs, but not on par fives.

Final Round Outlook

• 🚀 Scheffler believes he will need a "special round" to win the tournament, acknowledging the deficit.
• 🎯 His strategy for Sunday involves making birdies on the harder front nine to gain momentum heading into the back nine.
• ✅ Despite being several strokes back, he feels he should not be out of the tournament and anything can happen.