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Scheffler Takes One-Shot Lead into Memorial Final with Bogey-Free Round

He posted a flawless, bogey-free 68 to reach 8-under at Muirfield Village, with Ben Griffin one shot back, Nick Taylor three strokes behind.

DUBLIN, OHIO - MAY 31: Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays a shot from the 18th tee during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 31, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio.
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DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Jordan Spieth of the United States greets fans while walking to the fifth tee during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 09, 2024 in Dublin, Ohio.

Overview

  • Scheffler birdied four of his final five holes to card a 4-under 68 and move to 8-under-par, seizing solo possession of the 54-hole lead.
  • His third-round bogey-free score was the first in his 19 career rounds at Muirfield Village, highlighting a late surge on a demanding course.
  • Ben Griffin, coming off a win at Colonial, carded even-par 72 and trails the leader by one shot, setting up a head-to-head pairing on Sunday.
  • Nick Taylor sits third at 5-under after a 74 that featured a double bogey at the par-3 12th and an eagle at the 14th during a roller-coaster back nine.
  • Scheffler has won each of the eight times he’s held the 54-hole lead, making him the overwhelming favorite on a course where the scoring average was 73.9.