Scottie Scheffler is relishing ‘fight’ with Cameron Smith at 86th Masters

Scheffler was six shots clear of the field after eight holes of the third round at Augusta National, but eventually had to settle for a three-stroke advantage
Scottie Scheffler is relishing ‘fight’ with Cameron Smith at 86th Masters
Scottie Scheffler holds a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the Masters (Jae C Hong/AP)

World number Scottie Scheffler said he was relishing a “fight” with nearest rival Cameron Smith as he closed in on a first major title in the 86th Masters.

Scheffler was six shots clear of the field after eight holes of the third round at Augusta National, but eventually had to settle for a three-stroke advantage as the Australian produced the lowest round of the day – a 68 – in testing conditions.

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