Cameron Young still in control at Doral with six-shot lead - ESPN
Cameron Young is in full control at the Cadillac Championship after his 2-under 70 Saturday got him to 15 under for the week.
africa.espn.comHere’s the latest on Cameron Young, Scottie Scheffler, and the Cadillac Championship at Doral.
Core update
- Cameron Young holds a commanding lead entering the final round at Trump National Doral, with Scottie Scheffler chasing from a distance. Young carried a six-shot cushion into Sunday after Saturday’s play, while Scheffler was six back in a group at 9 under.[1][5]
Key context
- Young’s front-loaded round-by-round progress shows he started hot with two strong rounds to build a sizable advantage, then navigated a tougher third round but still maintained a solid lead heading to the final round.[2][7][1]
- Scheffler, the world No. 1, remained within striking distance and carded a 69 in the third round to reach 9 under, keeping himself in the mix as patience and weather could influence Sunday’s finish.[5][1][2]
Notable moments
- On the closing holes, Scheffler birdied the final hole to show a late spark, while Young responded with a steady par on 18 to preserve his cushion as play wrapped up for the day.[7][1]
- Media and fan chatter around the event has included heavy attention on the Young-Scheffler dynamic, with Sev eral outlets noting Young’s ability to convert a lead and Scheffler’s attempts to chip away, including coverage from ESPN and PGA Tour recaps.[2][7]
What to watch Sunday
- Final-round conditions at Doral can swing quickly with weather; Young will aim to defend his lead, while Scheffler will look to mount a charge and potentially close the gap.
- If Young closes with solid even-par or better on a tough final round, he could seal the win; if Scheffler can gain momentum with early birdies, the final few holes could become a run-and-gun finish.
Illustrative snapshot
- Example of the leaderboard dynamics: Young leading around 15 under entering the last round; Scheffler and others a handful of strokes behind, with the final round determining the champion.[1][2]
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