Scheffler Keeps Lead at the Masters While Tiger Drops With Putting Woes

Scheffler Keeps Lead at the Masters While Tiger Drops With Putting Woes
Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the 12th tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2022. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
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Scottie Scheffler maintains a three-stroke lead going into the final round at the first major of the year at The Masters, while Cameron Smith climbed to second with the low round of the day. Tiger Woods dropped down the leaderboard, shooting a 78 to finish at +7; only seven players shot below par on the difficult course along with adverse weather conditions.

Scheffler has played solid throughout the tournament, and got to 11-under total twice before bogeys on the 14th, 15th, and 18th holes to finish with a 71, and –9 total.