Overview
- Matt Fitzpatrick shot a three‑under 68 to reach 17 under, rebounding from early bogeys with a long make from off the 14th green and a hole‑out eagle at 15.
- Scottie Scheffler vaulted into second at 14 under with a seven‑under 64 that featured five birdies in his first six holes.
- Viktor Hovland, one back through 36 holes, slipped to a 73 and now trails by six.
- Fitzpatrick’s move began with a bogey‑free 63 on Friday that included a lucky bounce on the par‑3 14th leading to birdie and a noticeable putting uptick after work with coach Phil Kenyon.
- The no‑cut signature event at Harbour Town has played tougher in gusty wind on firmer, newly restored greens, rewarding precise ball‑striking and committed reads.