Viktor Hovland leads Scottie Scheffler heading into final round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Viktor Hovland shot a second-round 61 at TPC River Highlands, gaining the lead over Scottie Scheffler, who shot a 60. Hovland, battling swing issues, has struggled with consistency this season. Despite missing the cut at the U.S. Open, Hovland showed promise, hitting 11 of 14 fairways and 14 of 18 greens on Saturday. He now heads into Sunday’s final round with a one-shot advantage over Scheffler, the current World No. 1.
- •Hovland and Scheffler will face off in the final round.
- •Hovland leads by one shot after Saturday's round.
- •He has only two top-10 finishes this season before this tournament.
- •Hovland struggled early in the season but has shown improvement.
- •Scheffler is looking to bounce back after a bogey on the final hole.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Viktor Hovland will face Scottie Scheffler on Sunday. That won't be his main opponent
"Viktor Hovland has been in a long battle.
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