Steven Alker Takes Four-Shot Lead in Charles Schwab Cup Championship

Alker Eyes $1 Million Payoff in Season-Ending Tournament

Steven Alker of New Zealand shot a 6-under 65 on Saturday, pulling away for sole possession of the lead after three rounds of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix.
Alker entered the day tied with Marco Dawson for the lead, but built a four-stroke advantage at 17-under 196 for the tournament, while Dawson dropped 12 spots into a tie for 13th.
Despite his lead, Alker plans to maintain an aggressive approach, stating that there's still a potential for a 63 or 62 score out there.
Alex Cejka of Germany sits in second place after shooting a third-round 68, while Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand and Ireland's Padraig Harrington are tied for third at 12-under 201.
Alker stands to win a $1 million payoff on Sunday, with the first prize being $528,000, one of the largest payoffs on the PGA Tour Champions, and a $500,000 bonus for finishing second in the Charles Schwab Cup points race.