The Indian-American Sahith Theegala, a big favourite with crowds, who qualified for the 2022 Tour Championship as a rookie, shot 68 to get to 13-under as Patrick Rodgers (64) and Ben Martin (65) shared the lead at 14-under.
The Indian-American, who was one of the rookies to reach the Tour Championships, was Tied-sixth at the Fortinet Championship but missed the cut at Sanderson Farms
Sahith Theegala is five behind leader Rickie Fowler (66) who is 14-under. Fowler's earlier rounds were 67-63 and last won more than three years ago. Theegala is five behind leader Rickie Fowler (66) who is 14-under.