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Keefer's Masterclass: Three Eagles and Spectacular Scoring at Genesis Scottish Open Round 3

Genesis Scottish Open · · Jul 12, 2026 · 13min

Total

+9.3

OTT

+4.9

APP

+4.2

ATG

+0.3

PUTT

-0.2

Johnny Keefer electrified the Genesis Scottish Open with a stunning 64 (-6) in Round 3 at Riviera Country Club. Three eagles and multiple birdies propelled him up the leaderboard with a remarkable SG Total of 9.3. Particularly impressive were back-to-back-to-back eagles on holes 5, 9, and 15, showcasing world-class ball striking and course management under pressure.

HOLE 3Par 4 · 434 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

295 ydsRemaining: 139 yds

Powerful drive down the middle leaves 139 yards to attack the pin

6-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

139 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Crisp 6-iron approach sets up a makeable birdie putt from 8 feet

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

8 ydsRemaining: In

Makes the putt. SG +1.2 signals the start of an exceptional round

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 4Par 3 · 236 ydsDouble Bogey

6-IronShot 1

SG: -1

185 ydsRemaining: 51 ft

Tee shot on the short par 3 drifts left, missing the green

WedgeShot 2

SG: -0.46

42 ydsRemaining: 9 ft

Chip shot leaves 9 feet away; trouble ahead on the scorecard

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.36

9 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

Misses the first putt, still 3 feet away from the cup

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

3 ydsRemaining: In

Double bogey. SG -1.82 is the only significant blemish of the day

Hole SG Total:-1.8

HOLE 5Par 4 · 433 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.1

310 ydsRemaining: 123 yds

Explosive drive leaves only 123 yards on the par 4

WedgeShot 2

SG: +1.1

123 ydsRemaining: In

Wedge shot finds the cup for an eagle. SG +2.2 shifts momentum dramatically

Hole SG Total:+2.2

HOLE 6Par 4 · 186 ydsBirdie

5-IronShot 1

SG: +0.37

160 ydsRemaining: 26 ft

5-iron reaches the green 26 feet from the flag on the short par 4

PutterShot 2

SG: +0.47

26 ydsRemaining: In

Drains the long putt for birdie. SG +1.05 keeps the momentum rolling

Hole SG Total:+0.8

HOLE 7Par 4 · 411 ydsBogey

DriverShot 1

SG: -0.35

285 ydsRemaining: 126 yds

Drive settles on the left side of fairway, 126 yards to the pin

6-IronShot 2

SG: -0.26

126 ydsRemaining: 18 ft

6-iron comes up short of the green; 18 feet to the hole

WedgeShot 3

SG: -0.18

18 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Chips up to 4 feet but misses the par attempt coming up

PutterShot 4

SG: -0.09

4 ydsRemaining: In

Bogey to close. SG -0.88 marks a rare miss in the round

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 8Par 5 · 450 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.14

320 ydsRemaining: 130 yds

Powerful drive on the par 5 leaves 130 yards to the green

5-IronShot 2

SG: +0.19

130 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

5-iron finds the green, 12 feet from the hole for birdie

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.11

12 ydsRemaining: In

Makes the birdie putt. SG +0.55 shows consistent par 5 excellence

Hole SG Total:+0.4

HOLE 9Par 4 · 479 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.15

315 ydsRemaining: 164 yds

Stellar drive on the long par 4 leaves 164 yards to the pin

WedgeShot 2

SG: +1.15

164 ydsRemaining: In

Wedge finds the cup for an eagle. SG +2.3 showcases phenomenal striking

Hole SG Total:+2.3

HOLE 15Par 4 · 503 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.15

330 ydsRemaining: 173 yds

Commanding drive on the tough par 4 leaves 173 yards to the flag

5-IronShot 2

SG: +1.15

173 ydsRemaining: In

5-iron finds the cup for an eagle. SG +2.3 caps an incredible stretch

Hole SG Total:+2.3

HOLE 16Par 5 · 566 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.17

340 ydsRemaining: 226 yds

Big drive on the par 5 leaves 226 yards to the green

4-IronShot 2

SG: +0.24

226 ydsRemaining: 15 ft

4-iron reaches the green, 15 feet from the hole; birdie within reach

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.14

15 ydsRemaining: In

Makes the birdie putt to close strong. SG +0.7 caps a dominant round

Hole SG Total:+0.6

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