Collin Morikawa easily kept control of his lead ahead of the last day of the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii while Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick pushed his way to a share of second.
American Morikawa finished the day on eight-under 65 for a total of 24-under 195, keeping ahead of the pack.
Fitzpatrick shot his way up from sixth place to share the second spot, on a total of 18-under 201, with Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and American JJ Spaun.
Round 3 Leaderboard @Sentry_TOC ⛳️
1. @Collin_Morikawa (-24)
T2. @MattFitz94 (-18)
T2. @JJSpaun
T2. Scottie Scheffler
T5. @JonRahmPGA (-17)
T5. @JoohyungKim0621
T7. @MaxHoma23 (-16)
T7. Sungjae Im— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 8, 2023
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Morikawa finished last year winless but is showing his determination to end the losing streak early in 2023 by earning a six shot lead before the final day of the tournament.
He birdied four of the last five holes on Saturday, ending on a 15-foot birdie putt.
