Look: Scheffler takes three-stroke Masters lead, Smith chasing, but Woods struggling

American world number one in a good position to win his first major

Published: April 10, 2022 09:57 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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Scottie Scheffler (left) shakes hands with Charl Schwartzel, of South Africa, on the 18th green during the third round. The world number is in a good position to win his first major after shooting a one-under 71 to take a three-stroke lead into today's final round. Image Credit: AP

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Scheffler walks on the 18th green. His nearest challenger is Australia's Cameron Smith who is on six under. Image Credit: AP

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Sungjae Im of South Korea (left) and Shane Lowry of Ireland shake hands on the 18th green after finishing their round. Image Credit: AFP

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Pretty as a picture... A general view of the 18th green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Image Credit: AFP

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Canada's Corey Conners and Australia's Cameron Smith walk across the Hogan Bridge during the third round. Image Credit: Reuters

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Scottie Scheffler stands in front of the scoreboard during the third round. Image Credit: AP

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Will Zalatoris of the US plays out of a bunker onto the 7th green during the third round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, US. Image Credit: Reuters

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Tiger Woods tees off on the third hole during the third round. The five-time champion dropped down the leaderboard after recording the worst Masters round of his career with a six-over 78 in chilly Augusta conditions. Image Credit: AP

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His astonishing comeback continued to be the major focus of attention at Augusta but Woods struggled yesterday after a bright opening round. Image Credit: Reuters

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The reality of playing 72 holes on the hilly Augusta terrain began to bite as he walked off with a 78. Image Credit: Reuters

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