Xander Schauffele Takes Lead at Players Championship
Xander Schauffele displayed a remarkable performance to surpass Wyndham Clark and claim the outright lead after the third round of the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
Schauffele’s Impressive Round
- Started the day trailing Clark by four shots
- Sank a 14-foot birdie on the sixth hole to close within two shots
- Made a 58-foot putt at the 14th to take a one-shot lead
- Finished with a superb 65 for a 17-under total
Other Contenders
Brian Harman put himself in contention with a solid round of 64, while Rory McIlroy rallied late with three birdies to finish at nine-under overall.
Scottie Scheffler’s Challenges
World number one Scottie Scheffler faced difficulties due to a neck problem but managed to stay in the hunt at 12 under after a round of 68.
Final Standings
- Xander Schauffele – 17 under
- Brian Harman – 15 under
- Matt Fitzpatrick and Maverick McNealy – 13 under
- Sahith Theegala and Scottie Scheffler – 12 under
