Teen Phenom Nears First PGA Win with Leader Holding Off No. 1

Blades Brown, an impressive young golfer, is making headlines at The American Express tournament in California. The 18-year-old sensation is just one stroke shy of the leader, Si Woo Kim, who sits at an impressive -22 under par.

Brown’s Outstanding Performance

While Brown did not match his record-setting performance from Round 2, where he shot an astounding -12 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course, he still managed a commendable -4 on the more challenging Pete Dye Tournament Course. His third-round score of 68, marked by birdies on the last three holes, keeps him in strong contention at -21.

Leader Board Highlights

Brown now shares second place with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who also posted a 68 on the day. Scheffler is in pursuit of his 20th career PGA win, intensifying the excitement as both players prepare for a thrilling final round.

The American Express Format

• The tournament consists of three different courses: La Quinta, Nicklaus, and Pete Dye.
• A total of 156 players compete, with each playing all three courses in the first three days.
• The field has been narrowed to 73 for the final round, which will be held on the Pete Dye course.

Aussie Competitors

Several Australian golfers have made the cut but seem too far back to challenge for the title. Jason Day is the top Aussie at -15, tied for 20th place. Meanwhile, Karl Vilips, Adam Scott, and Min Woo Lee trail at -14, alongside American Harris English.

Notable Moments

Harris English added excitement to his round with a memorable birdie chip-in from the rocks near the 11th green. Although he sits at -14, his highlight shows the unpredictable nature of golf.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Brown, Scheffler, and Kim as they head into the final round. The young phenom is on the verge of what could be a historic first PGA win, and anticipation is high among fans and players alike.