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Scottie Scheffler maintained a five-shot advantage at the RBC Canadian Open after the third round was halted due to darkness Saturday. Scheffler fired a 4-under 66 in Oakville, Ontario, leaving him at 15-under 195 heading into Monday’s finish. He’ll be paired with Tony Finau, who is at 10-under. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy (67) and Wyndham Clark (69) are tied for third at 9 under.
Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda, the world’s top-ranked golfers, share a key trait: emotional control. Amidst the pressure-cooker environment of the PGA and LPGA Tours, both athletes maintain a remarkable ability to keep their emotions in check. Scheffler, known for his unflappable demeanor, credits meditation for helping him stay calm under pressure. “It’s all about finding a way to stay present and focused,” he says. Korda, too, emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation, attributing her success to her ability to “let go of mistakes” and stay focused on the task at hand. Their resilience showcases the critical role of mental fortitude in elite sports.
World No. 2 Scottie Scheffler reclaimed his perch atop the leaderboard at the RBC Heritage on Saturday, carding a 3-under 68 to take a one-shot lead into the final round. Scheffler, who opened with a course-record 63 on Thursday, birdied three of his first seven holes to move into a tie for the lead. He dropped a shot at the par-4 ninth, but birdied the par-5 11th and 15th holes to take sole possession of the lead at 10-under 203. Scheffler is seeking his fifth PGA Tour victory of the season and his first since winning the Masters in April.
Collin Morikawa came out blazing at the RBC Heritage on Thursday, carding an eagle and five birdies in his opening round to grab a share of the lead with Lucas Glover. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who missed the cut at the Masters, made a strong start with a 67 to sit just two shots off the pace. Morikawa, the defending champion, showed no signs of rust as he fired a 65, while Glover, seeking his first PGA Tour win since 2019, matched that score. Scheffler, who has won three times on the PGA Tour this season, birdied three of his last four holes to move into contention. Other notable scores included Dustin Johnson’s 68 and Justin Thomas’s 69.
Golfers and commentators alike rejoiced at Scottie Scheffler’s resounding triumph at the 2023 Masters. Former world number one Rory McIlroy hailed Scheffler as “an incredible player” who “deserves all the success he gets.” Patrick Cantlay praised Scheffler’s “incredible ball-striking” and “great mental game.” Analyst Butch Harmon remarked, “It just feels right” for Scheffler to win the Masters, adding that he “plays the game the right way.” Scheffler’s victory has cemented his status as one of the top players in golf and has been widely celebrated as a fitting moment in the sport’s history.