Scheffler seizes 3-stroke lead at PGA Memorial

DUBLIN, USA — World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler grinded through brisk winds to fire a 4-under par 68 and grab a 3-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Memorial tournament.The two-time Masters champion, seeking his fifth victory of the year, stood on 9-under 135 after 36 holes at the Jack Nicklaus-hosted event in Muirfield Village.'You've got to play it fairly conservative out here, just with how much trouble there is around the golf course.

Scheffler has four triumphs and two runner-up efforts in his past seven starts and appeared poised for another top-two finish in the final tuneup for next week's US Open.The 27-year-old American seeks his 10th career PGA Tour title.Scheffler dropped his approach to 8 feet and sank the birdie putt at the third hole to match Hadwin for the lead, then moved ahead with a birdie putt from just inside 8 feet at the par-5 fifth to reach 7-under.

Seizes 3-Stroke Lead At PGA Memorial

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