A week after winning the PGA Championship, the world No. 1 put together another strong finish ahead of his title defense at the Memorial Tournament.

Scheffler shot the round of the day to move into the top 10 and within striking distance of the leaders at Colonial

Scheffler birdied his first two holes before a trio of pars. He then birdied Nos. 6 and 9 to make the turn in 31. He birdied the 10th before making a 15-footer for eagle on the 11th. Scheffler extended his cuts made streak to 55 on Friday in his home state of Texas. Xander Schauffele holds the active cuts made streak on the PGA Tour at 64.