Tripp Kinney and Patrick Newcomb share 15-under lead at Fortinet Cup finale in South Surrey, with Canadian Hunter Thomson close behind.
Championship Sunday Ignites at Morgan Creek
It’s all come down to this. Championship Sunday at the Fortinet Cup in South Surrey has golfers and fans on the edge of their seats. After three rounds at Morgan Creek Golf Course, two American players are neck-and-neck, each sitting at an impressive 15-under par heading into the final showdown.
Kinney and Newcomb Surge Ahead
Saturday’s third round was electric. Tripp Kinney fired a flawless, bogey-free 7-under 63 to vault to the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Patrick Newcomb stayed hot with his second straight 6-under 64, creating a thrilling tie for the lead. Both are primed to chase the biggest prize of the week.
Canadian Contenders Make Their Move
Calgary’s own Hunter Thomson isn’t far behind. The 62-shot, bogey-free third round allowed him to climb from No. 96 to No. 48 in the Fortinet Cup standings, putting him within striking distance of a top-80 finish and securing his status for next season.
Record-Breaking Rounds Shake Up the Standings
Other players turned heads on Saturday as well. John DuBois etched his name in course history with a staggering 9-under 61, moving him from No. 93 to No. 78 in the points list. Michael Brennan, the current No. 1 in the Fortinet Cup, posted a solid 2-under 63 but trails the leaders by just two strokes.
Stakes Are Higher Than Ever
For Kinney, a 28-year-old starting the week at No. 20, victory on Sunday would catapult him to No. 4 in the points standings. Newcomb, 35, began at No. 31 and could jump to No. 7 with a win. Both will tee off in the final group at 1 p.m., promising a nail-biting finish.
The Final Showdown
The day began at 7:30 a.m. with the early wave of competitors, but all eyes will be on the last twosome. With the leaderboard tight and the course demanding precision, Morgan Creek is set to host a dramatic conclusion to the Fortinet Cup Championship.
