Glory, not ranking, on Scheffler's mind ahead of Sawgrass Sunday

While the American can move back to World No.1 with TPC victory, he's only focused on the title
Glory, not ranking, on Scheffler's mind ahead of Sawgrass Sunday

EXIT SANDMAN: Scottie Scheffler hits from a sand bunker on the ninth green during a practice round for The Players Championship golf tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Pic: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

With the No. 1 ranking within easy reach, Scottie Scheffler has a much bigger prize to chase in the “fifth major” Sunday.

Scheffler made birdie on 18 Saturday to cap a 7-under 65 to reach 14-under par and take a two-shot lead over Australian Min Woo Lee with one round remaining in the Players Championship. Lee's fellow Australian Cam Davis is third at 10-under.

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