La Jolla, CA – Anything can happen on Moving Day, Saturday leader boards will drive your crazy. Today’s third round on a Friday for the Farmers Open 2023 at Torrey Pines. After 54 holes Sam Ryder 64-68-72 (-12) is still the tournament leader holding steady from tee to green.
“Today it’s just a different level of pressure. I didn’t feel like I had to go try and make something happen or press,” said Ryder, “I’m very pleased and starting the day with a lead, ending the day with a lead, pretty satisfied.”
So the biggest move of the day was Tony Finau 73-71-64 (-8) moving 8 shots on day 3. Starting the round on the back 9 didn’t change his mood. Tony snatched up four birdies getting his round off to a good start. Then on front side he eagled hole #1 to reach (-6) under with eight holes to play. Finishing the day strong with a birdie finish on the 9th.
“The juices stared to flow a little bit as I was making kind of a run there.” said Finau, “So these greens are just that way and fortunately for me I was able to make some more today.”
Making a normal charge was Jon Rahm 73-67-66 (-10) who has won his last two starts this season. On the front side starting at (-4) under went on fire on the front side. Rahm went birdie, birdie, birdie, eagle on holes 6-9. He found one more birdie on the back nine to finish the round and play himself into the final group.
“I stayed really patient out there and took advantage of the holes I could take advantage of and played what I would say was very smart throughout the round.” Said Rahm.
There are fours other golfers tied for 4th at (-7) waiting to strike from the earlier groups. Sungjae Im, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa and Sahith Theegala all will be ready for a great finish.
The weather today was great reward for the golfers who made the weekend.
Now Ryder will have to match Rahm shot for shot for the chance to hold the trophy after day 4. They last group will tee off at 11:20am just in time for lunch and big gallery to follow them around on the South course.
Let’s see if Ryder can get his first PGA Tour title!
