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Chris Gotterup Leads Myrtle Beach Classic, Poised for First PGA Tour Win

Gotterup holds a four-stroke advantage entering the final round, with young prodigy Blades Brown making a notable PGA debut.

  • Chris Gotterup extended his lead to four strokes at the Myrtle Beach Classic, shooting a 6-under 65 in the third round.
  • Gotterup, aiming for his first PGA Tour victory, expressed confidence despite the pressure, citing intense preparation.
  • Competitors Erik van Rooyen, Jorge Campillo, and Robert MacIntyre are tied for second, each four strokes behind.
  • 16-year-old Blades Brown, playing on a sponsor exemption, impresses with a bogey-free 66, tied for 22nd place.
  • The Myrtle Beach Classic offers a PGA Championship spot to the winner, adding stakes to Sunday's final round.
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