Scheffler Leads CJ Cup Byron Nelson by Eight Shots

Scottie Scheffler heads into the final round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a commanding eight-shot lead after carding a five-under 66, bringing him to 23 under par overall. Despite weather delays and finishing his third round in near darkness, Scheffler managed birdies on three of his last five holes, including the par-5 18th. His lead marks the largest 54-hole advantage on the PGA Tour since 2011, and he narrowly missed the all-time 36-hole scoring record. Trailing Scheffler at 15 under are Erik van Rooyen, Adam Schenk, and Ricky Castillo, with Kurt Kitayama and Jhonattan Vegas another stroke behind. Scheffler's performance included his first two bogeys of the tournament, but he quickly regained momentum to extend his lead. He credited his decision to finish late Saturday as a way to conserve energy for the final round, despite the challenging visibility.