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 survived 30 mph wind by playing the final 13 holes without a bogey, giving him an even-par 72 and a three-shot lead in a Valero Texas Open so difficult that only six players managed to break par.