Harman Leads by Three at Texas Open

Brian Harman leads the Valero Texas Open after a challenging third round, maintaining a three-shot advantage despite gusty conditions with winds reaching up to 30 mph. Harman, who last won the British Open two years ago, completed the round with an even-par 72, playing the final 13 holes without a bogey. This performance puts him at 12-under 204, ahead of Andrew Novak and Tom Hoge. Notably, Novak benefitted from a fortunate bounce off a grandstand wall to secure an unlikely birdie. The difficult conditions resulted in an average score nearly two shots over par, with only six players managing to break par. Harman's strong performance raises hopes of ending his victory drought and securing a spot at the upcoming Masters for players like Novak and Mitchell who need a win to qualify.