Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid are currently tied at the top of the leaderboard at the Charles Schwab Challenge following a competitive second round. Both players recorded impressive scores of 63, placing them at 11-under par.
In the third spot is John Pak, who stands at 9-under par. He will join Griffin and Schmid in the final group during Saturday’s action, set to tee off at 12:55 p.m. ET. The second-to-last grouping includes Chris Gotterup, Ryo Hisatsune, and Akshay Bhatia, with their tee time scheduled for 12:44 p.m. ET. Gotterup is positioned fourth at 8-under, while Bhatia and Hisatsune are tied for fifth place at 7-under par.
The excitement from the second round was palpable as Matti Schmid briefly took the lead after sinking a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole. However, he stumbled slightly with a dropped shot on the 17th, which left him and Griffin tied entering the final round.
As Saturday’s Round 3 unfolded, Griffin and Schmid maintained their lead in a tight race, both starting the day successfully with scores of 2-under each, pushing their tournament totals to 13-under. Notably, they have created a significant gap, sitting three shots clear of a group of four tied for third, consisting of Robert MacIntyre, Nick Hardy, Rickie Fowler, and Akshay Bhatia.
After a challenging start to the event, Scottie Scheffler made a strong comeback in Round 3. Fresh off a victory at the PGA Championship, he surged to 7-under on Saturday through 11 holes before encountering setbacks with a bogey on 12 and a double bogey on 13, resulting in a total score of 6-under.
As the tournament continues, there’s anticipation for an interesting final round. Golf enthusiasts are looking forward to how the leaders will perform and whether Scheffler can return to his championship form. The unfolding drama of the Charles Schwab Challenge underscores the competitive spirit and skill on display, promising an exciting conclusion.
For live updates and to follow the leaderboard, fans can check the Charles Schwab Challenge scoreboard as the tournament progresses.