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Jon Rahm hit 17 of 18 greens in regulation and made a single bogey for a 65 at the Stadium Course to take a share of the lead heading into the final round.

“Nothing but positive,” said the Spaniard. “Ball-striking felt amazing. Hit a lot of great shots out there off the tee. Giving myself a lot of opportunities with the irons. Took advantage of quite a few of them. So very confident going into tomorrow and knowing that I’m going to have to shoot another low score if I want to have a chance to win.”

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Rahm  could move up to number 3 in the World Rankings with a win on Sunday.

American rookie Davis Thompson, who led after the first two rounds, carded a 67 at the Stadium Course to retain a share of the lead at 23-under.

“I felt like I stayed patient all day and made some putts,” said Thompson. “Got off to a great start, which always helps. Up-and-downs on 5 and 6 were huge for me just keeping the momentum going.

“I was really proud with how I stayed patient. Didn’t really force anything. Made a bad bogey on 14, but came back and birdied 16. So it was a good way to finish.”

“It’s great. I feel like I don’t have anything to lose in my rookie year. Just kind of freewheel it. But I’m excited to play with Jon. He’s obviously a top 5 player in the world. He’s very good. But I’m excited about the challenge and just looking forward to tomorrow.”

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American J.T Poston made 24 birdies or better through three rounds, surpassing his previous career-best of 22 birdies or better through 54-holes at a single event (2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic). He carded a 66 at La Quinta for a share of third place at 19-under.

Tied alongside Poston is South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout who carded a 10-under 62 at the Nicklaus Tournament Course posting a career-low 18-hole score on Tour in his 181st round.