Scottie Scheffler blitzed Augusta National. And then a reporter's question

Scottie Scheffler answering reporters' questions after the third round of the Masters. masters AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler had a memorable Saturday at Augusta National .

He eagled the par-5 2nd, made five birdies and no bogeys and signed for his lowest-ever Masters round, a sublime seven-under 65 that propelled him into contention in this 90th playing of the tournament; at day’s end he was seven under for the week, just four back of Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young . It would surprise no one if Scheffler cards another 65 Sunday and slips on his third green jacket in five years. When Scheffler had tended to his post-third-round scoring duties on what was a warm, still day at Augusta, he met with a small scrum of reporters in the interview pen by the clubhouse.

“That was a 65 today,” a reporter said. “What did it feel like it could have or should have been? ” As Scheffler processed the inquiry, he scratched his neck and shook his head.

Then he dropped the hammer. “That’s just a terrible question,” he said. “Next question.