Scottie Scheffler Holds Lead at Masters 2024 as Tiger Woods Struggles – Third Round Recap

American golfer Scottie Scheffler maintained his lead at the Masters after a dramatic third round at Augusta National. The world number one shot a one-under 71 to move to seven under par, just one shot ahead of Collin Morikawa.

Scheffler, who is being compared to Tiger Woods in his prime, is the hottest favorite at Augusta since the early 2000s. Morikawa, the 2021 Open champion, carded a 69 to sit at six under, with Max Homa close behind on five under after a 73.

Bryson DeChambeau, who shared the lead overnight, struggled with a 75 to drop to three under. Meanwhile, Woods had a tough day, shooting an 82 to fall to 11 over par, his worst score at a major.

Despite the challenges, Scheffler managed to hold on to his lead with an eagle on the 13th hole and a birdie on the 15th. Morikawa stayed steady with 10 straight pars as chaos unfolded around him.

The final round promises to be exciting, with Scheffler and Morikawa set to tee off in the last pairing. The likes of Ludvig Aberg and Nicolai Hojgaard are also in contention, adding to the drama at Augusta.

As for Woods, his struggles continued, but his resilience and determination to compete at the highest level are commendable. The Masters is living up to its reputation as one of the most prestigious events in golf, with the leaderboard shaping up for an exciting finish. Stay tuned for more updates on the final round of the Masters.