Scottie Scheffler struggles on back nine during 3M Open second round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:47 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Scottie Scheffler faced challenges during his second round at the 3M Open on Friday. After starting strong at nine-under par through 13 holes at TPC Twin Cities, he encountered difficulties. A double bogey on the 14th hole followed by a bogey on the 17th slowed his momentum, although he managed a birdie on the 18th. Scheffler finished with a score of 70 after an opening round of 65. He acknowledged the impact of challenging wind conditions during the round and noted the need for improvement in the remaining rounds.
- •Scheffler was nine-under par after 13 holes on Friday.
- •He made a double bogey at the 14th and a bogey at the 17th.
- •Scheffler finished the round with a score of 70.
- •Challenging wind conditions were noted during his round.
- •A strong performance in upcoming rounds is essential for a victory.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Scheffler surges at 3M Open with blistering back nine
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler explains back nine meltdown at the 3M Open on Friday
- 11:17 PMHITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music — Scottie Scheffler explains back nine meltdown at the 3M Open on Friday - hitc.com
"World number one Scottie Scheffler surged back into contention at the 3M Open on Saturday with a stunning back nine featuring an eagle and five birdies."We'll see how far back I am going into tomorrow, but overall definitely pleased with the back nine," Scheffler said.
"Scottie Scheffler was right in the thick of things on nine-under par after 13 holes of his second round at the 3M Open on Friday. However, disaster struck on the 14th hole when Scheffler found the water with his second shot and went on to make a double bogey.
"Scottie Scheffler let things slip away during his final five holes of the 3M Open on Friday afternoon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 8:56 PMScheffler surges at 3M Open with blistering back nine
World number one Scottie Scheffler surged back into contention at the 3M Open on Saturday with a stunning back nine featuring an eagle and five birdies."We'll see how far back I am going into tomorrow, but overall definitely pleased with the back nine," Scheffler said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:47 PMScottie Scheffler explains back nine meltdown at the 3M Open on Friday
Scottie Scheffler was right in the thick of things on nine-under par after 13 holes of his second round at the 3M Open on Friday. However, disaster struck on the 14th hole when Scheffler found the water with his second shot and went on to make a double bogey.
- HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, MusicJul 24, 2026, 11:17 PMScottie Scheffler explains back nine meltdown at the 3M Open on Friday - hitc.com
Scottie Scheffler let things slip away during his final five holes of the 3M Open on Friday afternoon.
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