Excitement is building as Scottie Scheffler makes a significant move in today's round. After narrowly missing an 8-foot birdie opportunity on hole No. 6, Scheffler successfully sinks a 14-foot birdie on the following hole, bringing his total to 13 under for the tournament. He is now tied with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose, who showcased his skills with a superb approach on the short par-4 6th hole. With three players sharing the lead, the competition is heating up!
The pressure is mounting on Jordan Spieth as he navigates through the final holes of what could be a pivotal round for his season. Earlier in the tournament, Scottie Scheffler took the lead when Fleetwood stumbled with a bogey on the first hole, while Scheffler capitalized with a birdie on the third. This left both players tied at 13 under. Fleetwood, who previously struggled on the lone par 5, has another chance to reclaim his position as they head into the back nine.
As the final pair of players steps up to the tee, Jordan Spieth aims for a late surge. Starting his back nine at 2 under, Spieth needs to make at least one more birdie in his last two holes to edge closer to the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings. Currently, he is projected to miss the top 50 by 22 points, making every shot crucial to his quest for qualification.
Rickie Fowler is also in the spotlight as he tees off on hole No. 1, striving to maintain his place within the projected top 50 to qualify for next week's BMW Championship. Fowler, who currently sits outside the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings, recognizes this opportunity as critical, especially with the absence of major championship exemptions in 2026.
In a surprising turn of events, Scottie Scheffler will be without his regular caddie, Ted Scott, today due to an unexpected family matter. Filling in for Scott is Brad Payne, who previously assisted Scheffler during the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship. It’s noteworthy that Ted Scott has been part of all 17 of Scheffler's PGA Tour wins, so this change may have implications for his performance.
As the final round progresses, Denny McCarthy and Justin Thomas are proving that the course still offers opportunities for scoring. Thomas has reached 5 under for his round, while McCarthy is at 3 under after the first seven holes, demonstrating that the chasing pack is ready to capitalize on any mistakes from the leaders.
Jordan Spieth continues to fight for his position, rolling in an 11-foot birdie on hole No. 5, which boosts him to 2 under for the round and 3 under overall. This improvement elevates him to No. 53 in the projected FedEx Cup standings. However, he reflects on a missed opportunity earlier in the day on No. 2, which could prove critical if he fails to make the top 50.
As the day unfolds, Jordan Spieth finds himself in a precarious position, having dropped six spots in the FedEx Cup standings throughout the tournament. Currently tied for 40th at 1 under, he must produce a remarkable final round if he hopes to surpass Jhonattan Vegas, who is currently at the bubble position at No. 50.
