Overview
- Brian Harman leads the Valero Texas Open at 12-under-par, aiming for his first PGA Tour win since the 2023 Open Championship.
- Andrew Novak sits in second place at 9-under-par after a 3-under 69, benefiting from a fortunate bounce on the 16th hole.
- Tom Hoge climbed into third place with a bogey-free 4-under 68, leveraging his experience in windy conditions.
- Keith Mitchell, who began the day in second place, fell to five strokes behind Harman after a 1-over 73.
- Strong winds and shifting conditions increased the course difficulty, with the average score nearly two shots over par during the third round.