Why Ryan Lavner believes Scottie Scheffler cannot win the PGA Championship on Sunday
Ryan Lavner has expressed doubt that Scottie Scheffler can win the PGA Championship after a poor putting performance in the third round. Scheffler is now five shots behind the leader with 18 holes remaining. Lavner believes the combination of strokes and number of players ahead makes a comeback unlikely.
- ▪Scottie Scheffler lost 2.29 shots on the green during the third round, according to Data Golf.
- ▪Scheffler is five shots off the lead and trails 22 other players heading into the final round.
- ▪Ryan Lavner stated that Scheffler's missed putts and the depth of the leaderboard make a victory 'insurmountable.'
- ▪Jon Rahm and Ludvig Aberg are among the top contenders still in contention at the tournament.
- ▪Alex Smalley holds the lead but is seeking his first PGA Tour victory.
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