Can Scottie Scheffler climb Tour Championship leaderboard? Round 3 storylines

Heading into Round 3 of the Tour Championship on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland are tied at the top of the leaderboard. World number one Scottie Scheffler is positioned within striking distance as he attempts to climb the standings. The storylines for the third round focus on whether Scheffler can mount a challenge against the co-leaders at the season-ending FedEx Cup playoff event.