ORLANDO – The 2014 FedEx Cup Champion Billy Horschel and 2021 RSM Classic champion Talor Gooch share the third-round lead after posting 71, 72, respectively. When they hold the 54-hole lead/co-lead, Horschel is 2-for-3 in converting, while Gooch is 1-for-1.
For the second consecutive week on Tour, the third-round scoring average was more than two strokes over par.
Second-round leader Viktor Hovland is in 3rd place (-6) and fell one stroke behind the co-leaders following his 3-over 75. Hovland, at 24 years, 5 months, 16 days today, can become the fifth-youngest winner of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Gary Woodland is in 5th place (-4) and is searching for his fifth PGA Tour victory and first since the 2019 U.S. Open.
Max Homa recorded his first ace on Tour draining the ball with a pitching wedge from 163 yards at the par-3 14th hole.
Rory Sabbatini withdrew during round three with a leg injury.
Leaderboard After 54 Holes at API:
Billy Horschel 67-71-71—209 (-7)
Talor Gooch 69-68-72—209 (-7)
Viktor Hovland 69-66-75—210 (-6)
Scottie Scheffler 70-73-68—211 (-5)
Gary Woodland 70-72-70—212 (-4)
Full Leaderboard: (link)