The 2023 Open champion steadied himself on the back nine with birdies on Nos. 14 and 17 getting him back to even on the day and 12 under for the tournament. Harman's Saturday 72 was enough to take a three-shot lead into the final round with Andrew Novak in second at 9 under after closing with a sensational back nine that featured five birdies.

Brian Harman was never happier with a round at even-par 72. The Valero Texas Open was a beast in the third round with 30 mph win that made the TPC San Antonio play so difficult that only six players broke par.

Brian Harman found the range with his iron shots and converted eight birdie putts Friday, none outside 12 feet, for a 6-under 66 that gave him a four-shot lead over Keith Mitchell going into the weekend at the Valero Texas Open.