Andrew Novak surged to a commanding lead at the Mexico Open after carding a 9-under-par 62 in the third round, bringing his total to 23-under 190. Novak gained momentum with an impressive run of five consecutive birdies on the first five holes of the back nine and built a six-shot advantage heading into the final round at Vidanta Vallarta. Aside from a minor mishap—losing grip on a club while twirling it in celebration after an eagle putt on the par-5 12th—Novak maintained strong play throughout the day as he positioned himself for his first individual PGA Tour victory.

Meanwhile, on the LPGA Tour in Kuala Lumpur, defending champion Miyu Yamashita took a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Maybank Championship after shooting a 5-under-par 67. Yamashita’s performance was tested by a strong challenge from China’s Yan Liu, who fired an exceptional 63, highlighted by an eagle, nine birdies, and two bogeys to reach a share of second place. Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, the first-round leader, also held a share of second, setting up a competitive final round in Malaysia.

Both tournaments showcase emerging talents aiming to secure wins on their respective tours as they enter the concluding rounds with notable leads and close pursuers.