By Christopher Powers
Prior to last June’s Rocket Mortgage Classic, Nate Lashley was an unknown, a 36-year-old journeyman tour pro in only his second full season on the PGA Tour, still yet to find his way. On Sunday at The Greenbrier, Lashley has a chance to pick up his second career victory in his last eight starts.
Lashley, who trailed by five shots entering Saturday’s third round, erased that deficit with a front-nine 29, becoming the latest player to be on early 59 watch on the Old White TPC course. He cooled off on the back, shooting an even-par 36 with three bogeys, one birdie and an eagle. His five-under 65 was enough to climb into contention, giving him a prime chance to claim two victories in a span of four months.
Lashley is tied with Richy Werenski, who also shot a 65 to reach 13-under 197. Though he’s yet to win on tour, Werenski did come close in 2017, losing in a playoff at the Barracuda Championship to Chris Stroud.
