LECOM Suncoast Classic Round 3

Date
Sat 4th April 2026 (UTC)
Sat 4th April 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-04-04T11:40:00

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11:40:00 UTC (07:40:00 Local)

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Korn Ferry Tour

Season
2026

Round
8

Status
Match Finished

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Moving Day at Lakewood National Golf Club (Commander Course) presents a pivotal opportunity for the field to chase down the 36-hole leaders. With the cut line finalized at a competitive 3-under-par, the remaining players face a course that traditionally yields lower scores in the early morning before the Florida afternoon heat and coastal winds begin to influence ball flight.

The strategy for the leaders involves maintaining aggression on the par-5s while navigating the treacherous "Commander" greens, which are expected to be at their firmest. For those starting the day several strokes back, the mission is to replicate the low-60s rounds seen earlier in the week to climb into a realistic position for Sunday’s finale. Precise iron play into the tiered greens will be the deciding factor as pin positions are tucked into more challenging locations for the third round.

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The third round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic concluded with Jeremy Gandon (FRA) and Ian Gilligan (USA) tied for the lead at 16-under-par. Gandon made a significant move on Saturday, carding his second consecutive 6-under-par 65 to erase a three-stroke deficit. His round was highlighted by seven birdies, demonstrating remarkable consistency from tee to green. Gilligan, who held the outright lead entering the day, struggled early with a 3-over 39 on the front nine but showed immense grit to rebound with a bogey-free 4-under 31 on the back, finishing with a 1-under-par 70.

Chasing the lead pair is a formidable group of contenders just one stroke back. Jay Card III and Augusto Núñez both sit at 15-under-par after rounds of 68 and 66, respectively. The round of the day belonged to Caleb VanArragon, who fired a blistering 8-under-par 63 to jump into a tie for fifth place at 14-under. This surge sets up a crowded leaderboard for the final round, with 12 players within four strokes of the lead.

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