Stephan Jaeger bounced back from his first dropped shot of the day with a birdie at the par-five 9th hole. The German made the turn in 31 strokes, regaining sole leadership of the tournament. Meanwhile, Alex Fitzpatrick birdied the 13th hole with a 20-foot downhill putt, moving the in-form Sheffield star back near the top of the standings.
Current Leaderboard
- -4: Stephan Jaeger (9)
- -3: Bud Cauley (8)
- -2: Alex Fitzpatrick (13), Cameron Smith (8*), Max Greyserman (7), Xander Schauffele (6*), Brandt Snedeker (5)
Jaeger's birdie came after a bogey on the previous hole, showing resilience. Fitzpatrick's birdie was a highlight as he climbed several spots.
