Nov 17,2024
Andrew Novak and Puerto Rico's Rafael Campos kept up the pressure all day to shoot duelling nine-under-par 62s on Saturday and tie for the lead heading into the final round of Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
As good as Novak and Campos were to reach 16-under for the tournament, Wesley Bryan was one shot better in the third round amid a steady wind to tie the tournament record with a 10-under 61. Bryan moved up 42 spots into sole possession of fourth place at 13-under.
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Second-round leader Justin Lower (68) was alone in third place at 15-under.
Havign just made the cut on Friday, Ireland's Seamus Power carded a one-under 70 that leaves him three-under for the tournament.
Novak shot a seven-under 29 on the front nine, birdied two of the first five holes after the turn and cruised home with four consecutive pars. Campos birdied each of the last four holes in the front nine and three of the last four on the back nine for his 62.
Novak and Campos, each seeking their first PGA Tour victory, delivered their lowest round of their careers.
Not only is Campos trying to earn his PGA card for the 2025 season, he is playing after his wife gave birth to the couple's daughter this week.
"I held my daughter (and) I thought about in like 20 minutes I had to go to the airport," Campos said. "I do want to provide for them as much as I can, so we're here and fortunate. Everything went well and we got our flights in and we were able to get here on Thursday morning and make our tee time. Obviously, it's a bonus that I'm doing well this week."
Lower was tied for the lead with one hole to play in the third round but his tee shot at No 18 found the penalty area and he finished with a bogey five. He shot a one-over 36 on the back nine, with a bogey five at No 11 and a birdie at the par-five 17th.
A group of three tied for fifth place at 12-under included Lucas Glover (66), Troy Merritt (66) and Sam Ryder (68). Glover and Merritt moved up five spots on Saturday, while Ryder dropped one spot.
