In a day marked by wind, Sepp Straka and Shane Lowry lead the Truist Championship after an exciting round.
Straka, with a card of 66 strokes (-4), and Lowry, with 67 strokes, tied at the top of the leaderboard, demonstrating their prowess in the difficult conditions of Saturday.
Straka and Lowry: A Duel at the Summit
Straka, who started the day two strokes behind, achieved five birdies, including two in the last four holes, and a crucial par on the 18th hole, securing a total of 14 under par.
Lowry, for his part, tied Straka with a birdie on the 17th hole, solidifying his position for the final round.
Other Contenders
Keith Mitchell, who led after the first two rounds, had a complicated day, finishing with 1 over par. Justin Thomas and Hideki Matsuyama are also still in the fight.
Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, had an uneven performance and is five strokes behind the leaders.
The field conditions were a challenge, with strong winds that made the game difficult.
Straka proved to be the most consistent, while Lowry and Mitchell struggled to maintain the lead.Thomas, seeking his second consecutive victory, climbed positions with birdies in the final holes.
Mitchell, despite some bogeys, closed with four pars.
McIlroy, struggling in the game, will seek to come back in the final round.
