Overview

• Patrick Cantlay leads the Genesis Invitational by two shots over Xander Schauffele and Will Zalatoris entering the final round.
• Cantlay and Schauffele, close friends and frequent playing partners, will be paired together in the final round.
• Schauffele made significant gains in the third round, closing the gap with a 6-under 65.
• Cantlay's bogey on the 17th hole during the third round narrowed his lead, adding pressure for the final round.
• The winner of the Genesis Invitational will receive a $4 million prize.