DALLAS With the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson likely to take on a match-play feel, Marc Leishman likes his chances to close out another win even if his opponent makes him feel a little old.Leishman, 34, shares the lead at Trinity Forest Golf Club with 21-year-old Aaron Wise, who was the youngest player to make the cut at the tournaments new venue. The two men will start the final round at 17 under, four shots clear of their next-closest pursuers.Leishman played the third round alongside Wise and Brian Gay, and he originally didnt realize just how fresh-faced his fellow co-leader is.
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Hes a solid player for, I heard this morning hes only 21. I didnt realize that, Leishman said. I guess I was in high school before he was born, so thats I dont know. You hear guys talk about that all the time but Ive never said that, I think. Yeah, hes a good player.Wise won the 2016 NCAA individual title while at Oregon, and he opted to turn pro after his sophomore season. While he could have been capping his senior season with a return to the NCAAs next week, Wise is pleased with the career choice and remains eager for a chance to close out his first career PGA Tour win against a seasoned veteran.I feel like Im in a great spot for tomorrow, Wise said. I feel like Im getting some great experience for a kid this young. Its only going to serve me well down the road.
With the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson likely to take on a match-play feel, Marc Leishman likes his chances to close out another win - even if his opponent makes him feel a little old.
Wise (21) makes Leishman (34) feel a little old | Glendale Golf
"This course has got a real Australian feel to it," said Leishman, the 34-year-old Aussie who opened with a 10-under 61 . and fast it is," Wise said. Leishman's 66, would feel a little
Spieth makes 2nd round charge, but Leishman leads after
Everyone was chasing Marc Leishman for three rounds and Aaron Wise finally caught the Aussie. The 21-year-old rookie from Lake Elsinore shot 3-under-par 69 to tie Leishman for the lead heading to the final round of the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest Golf Club
Spieth makes 2nd round charge, but Leishman leads after
Wise (21) makes Leishman (34) feel a little old | Golf Channel
Leishman followed the best round of his PGA Tour career with a 5-under 66 at the new Trinity Forest course Friday, reaching the halfway point at 15-under 127 for a one-shot lead over 21-year-old rookie Aaron Wise — and keeping Spieth eight back on the links-style layout where the Dallas native is a member.
Rookie Wise joins Leishman for lead as wind blows at Nelson
Spieth, at 7-under 135 after matching Leishman's 66, would feel a little better about making a run if the three-time major champion hadn't missed two putts inside 3 feet for two of his three
Leishman sets 36-hole Nelson record, keeps Spieth 8 behind
Rookie Wise joins Leishman for lead as wind blows at Nelson Now the 21-year-old PGA Tour rookie is ready for another run at his first victory. "There's a little more pressure on it
Marc Leishman sets 36-hole Byron Nelson record, leads by one shot
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Leishman sets 36-hole Nelson record, keeps Spieth 8 behind
Aaron Wise wasn't rattled, not even by a bogey that dropped him into a tie for the lead on the final hole Saturday. Now the 21-year-old PGA Tour rookie is ready for another run at his first victory.
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Spieth, at 7-under 135 after matching Leishman's 66, would feel a little better about making a run if the three-time major champion hadn't missed two putts inside 3 feet for two of his three
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Spieth, at 7-under 135 after matching Leishman's 66, would feel a little better about making a run if the three-time major champion hadn't missed two putts inside 3 feet for two of his three
Rookie Wise joins Leishman for lead as wind blows at Nelson
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