Aldrich Potgieter, at just 20 years old, stands poised for his first PGA Tour victory, leading the Rocket Classic after a remarkable performance, including five consecutive birdies. The South African-born golfer attributes his impressive driving distance to a childhood spent playing multiple sports, a factor he believes contributed to his strong foundation in golf. With top players like Collin Morikawa close behind, the final round promises to be highly competitive. Potgieter's personal journey, having faced challenges during the pandemic, adds depth to his burgeoning career.
The leaderboard's so stacked,' Potgieter said after he had five straight birdies in a 7-under 65 to surge into the lead Saturday.
I played a lot of sports, rugby, wrestling,' the 5-foot-11, 211-pound Potgieter said. 'Kind of did everything as a kid. Didn't just focus on golf, so that kind of helped me build that strong foundation.
Look, I know what's at stake,' Morikawa said. 'I want to find a way to get it done.
As long as you're kind of hanging around on Sunday, that's what counts,' Greyserman said.
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