Brian Harman, a former British Open champion, maintained a three-shot lead after the third round of the Texas Open in San Antonio. Despite a rocky start with early bogeys, Harman shot an even-par 72 to remain at 12 under overall. He is in pursuit of his first victory since winning the 2023 Open Championship. Harman showcased his resilience by stringing together nine consecutive pars and making key birdies towards the back nine, including a brilliant chip from a bunker on the 14th hole. Although under pressure from competitors like Andrew Novak, who is nine under, Harman is ready for a competitive final round to secure his fourth PGA Tour win. Novak benefited from luck on the 16th hole, where his tee shot bounced off a grandstand and landed on the green for an easy birdie. Tom Hoge sits one shot behind Novak at eight under, while Keith Mitchell is five shots off the lead. Finnish player Sami Valimaki and Japanese golfer Ryo Hisatsune are tied at six under alongside Chad Ramey. Harman acknowledged the challenge posed by his competitors and stressed the need to play well in the final round to hold onto his lead and emerge victorious in the tournament. The stage is set for an intense battle for the Texas Open title.
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