It is occupied by the American Harris English, who co-signed the best card of the day (66) and is aiming for a 5th PGA Tour title in a tournament that he knows well having only lost in the play-offs in 2015 against Jason Day. He notably planted 4 birdies on his last 6 holes: “Today it was a lot easier in terms of conditions. Yesterday was crazy! This time, you just had to manage your game, no need to concentrate on the wind, and that's what I did. » English has not won on the American circuit since the 2021 Travelers Championship, won after an 8-hole play-off against Kramer Hickock.