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.

Former British Open champion Brian Harman battled through a rocky start to shoot an even-par 72 and take a three-shot lead after the third round of the PGA Tour Texas Open in San Antonio on Saturday.Harman,

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.

One round is left in the PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open on Sunday at the TPC San Antonio Oaks Course. For a handful of players, that's one round away from a possible invitation to the Masters Tournament. MAJOR INSIDER: Get Golfweek's best stories, latest updates from Augusta National straight to your inbox

Heading into the final round of the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio, Andrew Novak trails Brian Harman by just three strokes. Here is why he has a legitimate shot to "make a statement" and win the tournament.

It might get interesting this weekend as seven players not eligible for the Masters are among the top 10 and certainly within striking distance.