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By TERRY LYONS
La JOLLA – In search of his first PGA TOUR title, Sam Ryder made par on his final 12 holes and holds the 54-hole lead/co-lead for the first time in his career, in his 147th PGA Tour start.
FedExCup leader Jon Rahm posted a sizzling (66) and is seeking his third win on the 2023 PGA Tour calendar. With a win, Rahm would return to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time since March 2022 and will still have a chance with a runner-up or solo third finish today.
Tony Finau carded a (64) for the low round of the tournament on the South Course and can join Rahm as the second multiple winner of the 2022-23 season.
Rahm and Finau both sat T-116 (1-over) after 73s on the South Course in R-1.
Sam Ryder 64-68-72—204 (-12) NC-SC
Jon Rahm 73-67-66—206 (-10) SC-NC
Tony Finau 73-71-64—208 (-8) SC-NC
Sungjae Im 68-74-67—209 (-7) SC-NC
Collin Morikawa 67-72-70—209 (-7) NC-SC
Max Homa 68-70-71—209 (-7) NC-SC
Sahith Theegala 66-72-71—209 (-7) NC-SC