Scottie Scheffler Takes Memorial Lead Ahead Final Round

Scottie Scheffler surged to the top of the leaderboard at the Memorial Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, with a bogey-free 4-under 68 in the third round, finishing with four birdies in his last five holes to claim an eight-under total. The world number one overcame a six-shot deficit at the turn to take a one-shot lead over Ben Griffin, who faltered with four consecutive bogeys after briefly reaching 10-under. Scheffler, who has won the last eight times he held a 54-hole lead and is seeking his third victory in four tournaments, praised the challenging course and his strong finish. Griffin, the reigning Colonial champion, acknowledged Scheffler's dominance but expressed confidence in his own ability to compete. Canada's Nick Taylor struggled with a double bogey on the 12th hole and finished three shots off the lead. With multiple players within five shots, the final round promises intense competition at the demanding Muirfield Village course.