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Potgieter Holds Two-Shot Lead at Rocket Classic Finale

The 20-year-old rookie heads into Sunday’s final round at 19-under after firing a bogey-free 65, with Collin Morikawa four strokes behind.

RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 07: Philip Knowles of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the second round of the Puerto Rico Open 2025 at Grand Reserve Golf Club on March 07, 2025 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa grabbed the lead after the third round of the US PGA Tour Rocket Classic

Overview

  • Aldrich Potgieter carded a bogey-free 7-under-par 65 on Saturday to reach 19-under and open a two-stroke cushion heading into the final round.
  • Collin Morikawa sits at 15-under after a 4-under 68, aiming to end a winless drought since 2023 and bolster his Ryder Cup qualification prospects.
  • A chasing pack of Jake Knapp, Chris Kirk, Andrew Putnam, Mark Hubbard and Max Greyserman share second place at 17-under, two strokes off the lead.
  • Midweek feats included Philip Knowles holing out for three off-green eagles and Jake Knapp’s record-setting 61, reflecting Detroit Golf Club’s receptive scoring conditions.
  • Will Gordon’s birdies on the final two holes of the second round secured the cut at 6-under and preserved his PGA Tour card under pressure.