Sony Open in Hawaii Round 3

Davis Riley emerged as the solo leader on Saturday, navigating the difficult afternoon conditions with a 3-under-par 67 to reach 12-under overall. Riley’s performance was defined by a hot putter, as he gained more than two strokes on the field on the greens and birdied four of his final seven holes.

This strong finish allowed him to build a two-stroke cushion heading into Sunday, positioning him as the clear favorite to claim his third career PGA Tour victory. The chasing pack remained tightly bunched behind the leader.

Harry Hall, Chris Gotterup, and Kevin Roy all finished the day tied for second at 10-under-par. Hall recorded one of the best scores of the day with a 66, while Gotterup remained steady with a 68, setting the stage for his eventual come-from-behind win on Sunday.

Other notable moves came from Corey Conners and Hideki Matsuyama, who both carded 65s to climb into the top 15. Meanwhile, defending champion Nick Taylor saw his momentum stall with a 70, slipping three shots back of Riley but remaining a threat in the final group.