Scottie Scheffler surges into contention with back-nine 29 at 3M Open

Scottie Scheffler is back in the hunt at the 3M Open. After a slow start to his third round at TPC Twin Cities, the world number one found his rhythm on the back nine to keep his tournament hopes alive. He carded a 29 on the inward nine, highlighted by a chip-in eagle from the rough on the 16th hole. This surge pushed him to a round of 64 and positioned him just off the lead heading into Sunday.

Scheffler admitted his performance on the front nine was a struggle, but he remained focused on executing shots rather than forcing results. The back-nine turnaround provided the momentum he needed to remain a factor. He has successfully chased down leaders in similar spots throughout his career and will look to pull off another victory in Minnesota.

This marks a return to form for the top-ranked golfer, who has become a fixture near the top of the leaderboard over the past few years. While he fell short of shooting a record-setting 28, his consistent play keeps him in contention for his second win of the season. Spectators will watch to see if he can replicate this back-nine production during the final round.

The field at the 3M Open remains competitive, but Scheffler has experience navigating pressure on Sunday. He enters the final round with a clear plan to stick to his game and put himself in a position to win. The 3M Open concludes tomorrow at TPC Twin Cities.