Catch all the drama as Ben Griffin, amateur Jackson Koivun, and Scottie Scheffler battle for victory at the Procore Championship!
1. **Ben Griffin’s Chasing Mindset**: Can the Ryder Cup rookie hold his lead and secure another win?
2. **Jackson Koivun’s Historic Bid**: Could the world No. 1 amateur become the second amateur in two years to win on TOUR?
3. **Garrick Higgo’s Comeback**: Can the recovering star capitalize on his hot putter to claim his third PGA TOUR title?
4. **U.S. Ryder Cup Team Preview**: Will the top 10 finishers boost confidence ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup?
5. **Scottie Scheffler’s Golden State Challenge**: Can the world No. 1 finally win in California?
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Imagine this. A former mortgage loan officer, the topranked amateur in the world, and one of the best golfers globally are all set to compete in the final round of a prestigious golf tournament. It sounds like the setup for a punchline, but it’s a reality at the Procore Championship, where the leaderboard features Ben Griffin, amateur Jackson Kven, and Scotty Sheffller occupying the top three spots as they head into a Sunday filled with intriguing narratives at Silverado Resort. One, will Ben Griffin’s rise continue? Ben Griffin, who celebrated his first tour victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April alongside partner Andrew Novak, quickly followed up with another win at the Charles Schwab Classic after finishing 10th in the 2025 FedEx Cup standings. He earned a captain’s pick for the 2025 Ryder Cup team, marking his debut at the challenging Beth Page Black Course. At the Procore Championship, Griffin kicked off the tournament with an impressive 8 under 64, then extended his lead with a solid second round score of 66. However, he faced a slight setback on Saturday, recording his first bogey of the tournament on the 18th hole, which brought his third round score to 70. Despite this, he maintained a narrow one-shot lead over Quaven as they approached the final round. I need to adopt a chasing mindset as the leader because I know the players behind me will be aggressive. Griffin remarked after his third round. There’s no room for a defensive strategy. It’s all about offense for the entire 18 holes. Interestingly, both the Charles Schwab and Procore Championships share a common thread. Griffin is leading while being pursued by Sheffller. I won at the Charles Schwab, so I know I can do it again. I’m not overly concerned about what Sheffller will do. Everyone is aware of his capabilities and I just need to stay ahead of him, Griffin stated confidently. This unwavering focus has been pivotal in shaping Griffin’s journey to becoming one of the elite players in the sport and will be watching closely as it unfolds on Sunday. Two, could Jackson Kven become the second amateur to win on tour in 2 years? Reflecting on his performance, Orburn Tiger Jackson Koven admitted, “I didn’t start as strong as I had hoped after turning in one overpar. However, I managed to turn things around midway through the round, sinking some birdies and making crucial putts to keep myself in the hunt.” Kven secured his PGA Tour card in May through the PGA Tour University Accelerated Program, but chose to defer his membership to play another season of college golf. He finds himself in the final group alongside Griffin on Sunday. And a victory would make him the second amateur in two years to win a PGA Tour event following Nick Dunlap’s triumph at the 2024 American Express. I might just have to check out a rerun of what Dunlap did to learn from his experience, Kven said with a grin. Three. Will an underdog emerge in the FedEx Cup fall? A 2024 FedEx Cup fall showcased breakout talents like Maverick McNeely and JJ Spawn, who capitalized on their AON Next 10 status to launch successful campaigns in the first two signature events of the 2025 season. This year the stakes are even higher as only the top 100 players at the end of the FedEx Cup fall will secure full PGA Tour status while the top 125 will receive conditional status. This makes the spots in signature events incredibly valuable. US Open champion Spawn began the 2024 fall ranked number 98 in the FedEx Cup standings. In 2025, it could be Garrick Higgo, currently ranked number 99, who follows a similar path to success. Higo is presently in fourth place at the Procore, trailing Griffin by four shots. After winning the Corales Puntana Championship in April, he faced challenges due to a hip laboral tear that required time off for recovery. Despite struggling to finish in the top 25 for the remainder of the season and missing three cuts, he has returned to form and is eager to secure his third PGA Tour victory. I’m going to give it my all, Higo declared on Saturday. I believe I’m close enough to make a significant impact. Four, can the US Rider Cup team send a strong message to team Europe? As Griffin noted on Friday at the Procore, “Everyone is striving to perform well and demonstrate their capabilities, and we’re equally eager to showcase what we can do.” One of us, Captain Keegan Bradley’s primary goals for his team at the Procore was to build camaraderie among the players. However, having a strong showing on the leaderboard can only enhance their confidence. All but two of the 12 RDER Cup players made the cut on Friday. And as they head into Sunday, four players are positioned in the top 10, including Spawn and Henley, who are tied for ninth. Whether one of these players can head to New York in two weeks with a recent victory under their belt remains to be seen. Five. Will Scotty Sheffller’s dominance continue in California? When it comes to the world’s top ranked golfer, Scotty Sheffller, it’s hard to find a location where he hasn’t claimed victory. Surprisingly, California is one of the few states where he has yet to win. However, that could very well change after tomorrow’s final round.
