Scottie Scheffler makes complaint about East Lake
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Key Points:
- Scottie Scheffler shot a third-round 66 at the Tour Championship, showcasing excellent ball striking but struggling with his putting.
- Despite a challenging season, Scheffler has maintained strong performance with 12 top-5 finishes in 19 events and is on track to break the PGA Tour record for lowest scoring average in a season.
- Scheffler criticized the course setup at East Lake, particularly the pin placements on large greens, which he believes reduce risk and reward, leading to excessive pars on certain holes like the 9th.
- On day three, Scheffler ranked first in strokes gained off the tee and seventh in approach shots, but his putting ranked 22nd, losing significant strokes, highlighting a key area for improvement to contend on Sunday.
- His short game remained solid, ranked eighth in strokes gained around the green, but better putting performance will be essential for a potential victory at the Tour Championship.
