Scottie Scheffler Maintains One-Shot Lead at Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler solidified his position as the leader at the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, overcoming challenging weather and course conditions to take a one-shot lead after a strong finish on Saturday. Despite a slow start and some putting struggles earlier in the tournament, Scheffler's resilience and ability to birdie key holes late in his round demonstrated why he remains the world No. 1 and a formidable competitor. Ben Griffin, fresh off his first PGA Tour win, kept pressure on Scheffler but faltered with crucial bogeys on the closing holes, ultimately ceding the top spot. The difficult course, with a scoring average of 73.9 and only Scheffler breaking par all three rounds, has made for a tight competition with multiple players still within striking distance. Meanwhile, Scheffler also maintains a strong lead in the PGA Tour FedEx Cup standings, benefiting from the absence of top competitors like Rory McIlroy at this event. The Memorial Tournament, a high-stakes Signature Event, continues to showcase top-tier golf with a competitive field and significant ranking implications.