In a dramatic turn of events, Keegan Bradley surged ahead to claim the lead in the third round of the BMW Championship, while Adam Scott faced a challenging day on the golf course. Despite Scott's struggles, he remains in contention for his first victory in four years and a coveted spot in the Tour Championship.

The day started off on a rough note for Adam Scott, as he hit his opening tee shot out of bounds. Unfortunately, things didn't improve much for the Australian golfer from there. He found himself in the water on the third hole at Castle Pines, resulting in a double bogey. To make matters worse, Scott hit another ball out of bounds at the 15th hole, resulting in another "6" on his scorecard for the day.

However, despite these setbacks, Scott managed to keep himself in the hunt. Despite shooting a 74 in the third round, he trails Keegan Bradley by a single stroke and will be paired with him for the final round on Sunday. Scott, a 2013 Masters champion, acknowledged that a couple of errant drives and struggles on the greens affected his performance. Yet, he remains optimistic about his chances, considering he's still within striking distance.

For Scott, this tournament holds significant importance as he aims to secure his first victory since the 2020 Genesis Invitational. Furthermore, a strong performance this week could secure his spot in the Tour Championship, which offers a substantial $25 million prize to the ultimate winner. Scott currently sits in ninth place in the FedEx standings and is projected to advance to East Lake for the season-ending event.

As for Keegan Bradley, his journey to the top of the leaderboard has been nothing short of remarkable. After barely making the field for the BMW Championship, he put together three solid rounds of 66, 68, and 70. Despite a challenging stretch of three consecutive bogeys on the back nine during the third round, Bradley managed to finish strong with birdies on the last two holes, seizing a one-shot lead over Adam Scott.

Ludvig Åberg and Alex Noren currently sit two shots behind Bradley, both in tied-second place. Xander Schauffele is also in contention, trailing by five shots and tied for fifth place with Wyndham Clark.

With the final round yet to unfold, it promises to be an exhilarating battle between Bradley, Scott, Åberg, and the rest of the contenders. Bradley, projected to land in fourth place in the FedEx standings with a victory, emphasized the challenging conditions on the course but expressed his pride in fighting through the adversity.

As Sunday approaches, golf fans eagerly anticipate the thrilling conclusion of the BMW Championship. The seasoned veteran Bradley and the resilient Scott will strive to hold off the younger talent of Åberg and Noren, creating an enticing showdown for the coveted title.