Overview
- Fitzpatrick shot a 6-under 65 on Saturday to reach 19-under and carry a five-shot lead into the final round at Le Golf National.
- Frenchman Tom Vaillant shot 67 to move into second and will play in the final pairing with Fitzpatrick in front of a home crowd.
- Eugenio Chacarra, Jeff Winther and a small group of contenders are chasing but sit several strokes back from the leader.
- Ryan Gerard remains in the mix and is drawing attention for strong form this season after being left off the U.S. Presidents Cup roster.
- Tommy Fleetwood withdrew before the third round with a sudden health issue and his status is developing while Fitzpatrick’s surge shifts late-season Race to Dubai and PGA Tour momentum.