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Davis Riley Takes Two-Shot Lead Into Sony Open Finale at Windy Waialae

A late surge with a hot putter gives the 29-year-old a two-shot cushion entering a wind-buffeted finale.

Overview

  • Riley reached 12-under 198 with a 3-under 67, birdieing four of his final seven holes.
  • Harry Hall, Chris Gotterup and Kevin Roy are tied for second at 10 under after rounds of 66, 68 and 69.
  • The leaderboard is crowded entering Sunday with nine players within three shots and 19 within five.
  • Defending champion Nick Taylor slipped to a 70 to sit three back at 9 under alongside Ryan Gerard and John Parry.
  • Crosswinds and fast greens tested everyone as Corey Conners and Hideki Matsuyama posted 65s, and Riley led the field in putting with 2.614 strokes gained on the greens in Round 3.