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Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka Share Lead Heading into Final Round of Truist Championship

The European duo sit at 14-under-par, three strokes ahead of their closest competitors, after navigating challenging winds on Saturday.

May 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Shane Lowry (R) and Keith Mitchell (L) prepare to putt on the fourth hole during the third round of the Truist Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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May 9, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tony Finau walks across a bridge on the 11th hole during the second round of the Truist Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
May 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; General view of the 18th hole as Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa prepare to putt during the third round of the Truist Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka are tied at 14-under-par after three rounds, setting up a final-round showdown at the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course.
  • Straka surged with a four-under 66, highlighted by five birdies and a crucial par save on the 18th hole, while Lowry carded a 67 with key birdies on the 9th, 10th, and 17th holes.
  • Keith Mitchell, the leader after the first two rounds, dropped to 11-under following a one-over 71 and is tied for third with Justin Thomas, who climbed the leaderboard with a 66.
  • Defending champion Rory McIlroy struggled with accuracy off the tee, finishing the day at eight-under-par, six shots back, after a one-under 69.
  • Justin Rose withdrew before the third round due to illness, focusing on recovery ahead of next week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.