Todd Clements Holds Two-Shot Lead After Third Round at Corales Puntacana

Todd Clements held a two-shot lead after the third round of the Corales Puntacana Championship on Saturday. The 29-year-old Englishman shot a 5-under-par 67 to reach 18-under-par 198 at Puntacana Resort and Club in the Dominican Republic. His 54-hole total set a tournament record, surpassing the previous mark of 199 set by Adam Long in 2021, Wesley Bryan in 2024 and Joel Dahmen in 2025.

Clements opened with rounds of 65 and 66. A victory on Sunday would secure PGA Tour status through the 2027 season, 300 FedEx Cup points and the $720,000 winner's share. "Look, you don't turn up to any tournament not trying to win," Clements said after the round.

Ben James, a 23-year-old American, shot 67 to stand at 16-under-par 200. He has posted three consecutive rounds in the 60s and will join Clements in the final pairing Sunday. James said he was excited for the final round after playing well all week.

Max McGreevy posted the low round of the day with a 7-under-par 65 and moved into a tie for third at 14-under with Stefano Mazzoli and Gordon Sargent. Aaron Wise, Dylan Frittelli, Blades Brown, Marcel Schneider, Jacob Skov Olesen and Joe Highsmith shared sixth place at 13-under.