PALM SPRINGS: American Patrick Reed fired a nine-under-par 63 for the third straight day to improve his lead to seven strokes after the third round of the Humana Challenge on Saturday.
Reed, who is looking for his second career USPGA Tour win, has a three day total of 27-under 189 which sets the record for lowest 54-hole score in relation to par in US tour history.
Charley Hoffman (66) and Brendon Todd (68) are tied for second at 20-under 196 at the PGA West golf club in La Quinta, 41 kilometres southeast of Palm Springs.
The final round will be played at the Arnold Palmer Private course which is one of three courses being used in the Pro-Am tournament. The other two are the Jack Nicklaus Private and La Quinta Country Club courses.
Reed played at PGA West’s Jack Nicklaus Private Course Saturday. James Driscoll (66) is in sole possession of fourth at 19-under. Bill Haas (67) and Justin Leonard (65) are a stroke back of Driscoll.
Reed, who started at the 10th, came into Saturday’s round with a two-shot lead over Todd. He quickly added to his advantage with a birdie on his first hole.
He drained another birdie at the 13th to move to 20-under and then tacked on another birdie at the 14th to extend his lead to five strokes. An eagle at the 16th moved him to 23-under and gave him a commanding seven-stroke lead at the turn.
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