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Aldrich Potgieter Takes Two-Shot Lead at Rocket Classic

Potgieter carded a bogey-free 7-under 65 to reach 19 under through 54 holes.

RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Philip Knowles of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the second round of the Puerto Rico Open 2025 at Grand Reserve Golf Club on March 07, 2025 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa grabbed the lead after the third round of the US PGA Tour Rocket Classic

Overview

  • He carded a front-nine 30 highlighted by five straight birdies to set the pace in the third round.
  • At 20, Potgieter is the PGA Tour’s youngest player and its longest hitter, averaging 326.6 yards off the tee.
  • He will aim for his first PGA Tour victory in just his 20th start when he tees off in Sunday’s final round.
  • Max Greyserman, Jake Knapp, Mark Hubbard, Andrew Putnam and Chris Kirk sit two shots back at 17 under as Collin Morikawa begins four strokes behind.
  • Soft conditions at Detroit Golf Club have produced notably low scores and led to record rounds throughout the week.