Taylor Pendrith steals first place in my CJ Cup Byron Nelson from Jake Knapp

Taylor Pendrith was simply irresistible during this touching day. In fact, the Canadian showed devilish precision in attacking the greens throughout the day. After starting perfectly with a birdie on 2, the 32-year-old picked up a first eagle on 5, then a second on 6, thanks to a chip of more than 37 meters, sent directly into the hole.

Then the two-time winner on the PGA Tour Canada was brilliant until the end, picking up three more birdies, without conceding the slightest bogey, to return a stunning card of 63 and climb alone to the top of the leaderboard (-19 overall): “ It’s a course where you can make a lot of birdies and I’m sure the guys behind me did the same. You just have to keep going and try to do as much as possible. I think you have to be patient and play your own game, don’t get carried away. »

Knapp doesn’t give up

The new leader has a small lead over Jake Knapp (-18 overall). Powerless in the face of Taylor Pendrith’s superb performance, the American, in the lead at the end of the cut, was forced to temporarily vacate the throne. However, he also knew how to stay solid by signing a flawless score of 67 (four birdies), maintaining every chance of winning on Sunday.

With a -17 total, Matt Wallace and Ben Kohles occupy the third step on the podium and will certainly also have a say in the final wrap. At home, the Texan excelled by recording a record 65 (five birdies, one eagle, one bogey). Alex Noren and Kelly Kraft follow in 5th place (-15). The top 10 is completed by four players who share 7th place (-14). We find there Kevin Tway, Vince Whaley, Byeong-Hun An and Troy Merritt.

Kim calm down, the day is struggling

Furthermore, the amateur Kris Kim continues to impress. For his first tournament on the PGA circuit, the 16-year-old Englishman, who did not go far from the hole in one at 2, completed a third consecutive round under par by finishing the course in 70 strokes (four birdies, three bogeys). He ranks 51st (-8 overall) and is ahead of Jason Day in particular. The defending champion failed to take off during this third round and had to settle for a card in par (four birdies, two bogeys, one double bogey). The Australian is in 58th place (-6)