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Scheffler Dominates RBC Heritage Round 3 with Exceptional 8.7 Strokes Gained Performance

RBC Heritage · Round 3 · Apr 19, 2026 · 14min

Total

+8.7

OTT

+4.1

APP

+3.6

ATG

+0.5

PUTT

+0.4

Scottie Scheffler delivered a masterclass performance at RBC Heritage Round 3, carding a brilliant -7 (64 strokes) with eight birdies and one eagle. His aggressive approach generated an exceptional 8.7 total strokes gained, showcasing elite-level ball-striking and putting precision that positioned him firmly in contention.
HOLE 1Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Powerful drive positioning Scheffler for the perfect approach angle from 135 yards

8 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
132 ydsRemaining: 3 yds

Precision approach shot to 3 feet, setting up a makeable birdie putt with excellent distance control

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
3 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Confident birdie conversion sets the tone for aggressive first nine holes and +1.2 SG gain

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Aggressive driving yields 310 yards, setting up an attacking second shot scenario

4 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
215 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Well-struck fairway wood advances 215 yards, leaving a short chip for birdie opportunity

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
15 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt from 15 feet confirms steady par-5 strategy with +0.62 strokes gained

Hole SG Total:+0.5
HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
5 IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
175 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

5-iron shot lands 5 feet short of target, missing the ideal landing zone on par-3

PutterShot 2
SG: -0.24
5 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Chip putt runs past the hole, leaving a short comeback putt for par

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Bogey result on short par-3 represents only blemish on front nine, -0.95 strokes gained

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsEagle
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +1.1
320 ydsRemaining: 110 yds

Powerful 320-yard drive significantly shortens the par-4, setting up eagle opportunity

9 IronShot 2
SG: +1.1
108 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise 9-iron approach to 2 feet sets up birdie, momentum-shifting eagle attempt

PutterShot 3
SG: 0
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Eagle conversion showcases Scheffler's clutch putting ability and offensive excellence, +2.2 SG

Hole SG Total:+2.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
305 ydsRemaining: 235 yds

Solid 305-yard drive maintains positioning for strategic second shot into par-5

3 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
220 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

Aggressive 3-wood reaches near greenside, leaving short approach for birdie

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
15 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt confirms consistent par-5 scoring with +0.62 strokes gained

Hole SG Total:+0.5
HOLE 9Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
300 ydsRemaining: 130 yds

Controlled 300-yard drive positions Scheffler perfectly for approach shot setup

8 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
128 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise 8-iron approach from 130 yards leaves 2-foot birdie putt, exemplary execution

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie conversion propels Scheffler into back nine with momentum, +1.2 SG contribution

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
6 IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
172 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

6-iron tee shot lands 8 yards short of pin, miscalculation on challenging par-3

PutterShot 2
SG: -0.24
8 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Chip putt runs 2 feet past hole, complicating the par attempt significantly

PutterShot 3
SG: -0.19
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Bogey confirmed, second dropped shot of the round marks rare vulnerability, -0.95 SG

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
315 ydsRemaining: 225 yds

Powerful 315-yard drive rebounds from bogey with aggressive intent on par-5

4 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
218 ydsRemaining: 7 yds

Accurate 4-wood advance leaves just 7 yards to pin, birdie well within range

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.12
7 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie putt restores momentum after two bogeys, +0.62 strokes gained maintains hot round

Hole SG Total:+0.5
HOLE 14Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
305 ydsRemaining: 125 yds

Steady 305-yard drive accelerates final stretch offensive, positioning for approach advantage

7 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
123 ydsRemaining: 2 yds

Precise 7-iron from 125 yards leaves makeable 2-foot birdie putt, exemplary finishing

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
2 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Birdie conversion seals remarkable round, +1.2 SG punctuates 8.7 total strokes gained mastery

Hole SG Total:+1.2
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