RBC Canadian Open 2016: Saturday Leaderboard Scores and Highlights

Brandt Snedeker is 18 holes away from his second win in 2016. Through three rounds at the RBC Canadian Open, Snedeker leads at nine under par in Oakville, Ontario.

Canadian amateur Jared du Toit and Dustin Johnson are tied for second place at eight under after Saturday:

Much of Snedeker’s third-round success came from a streak of five straight birdies on the front nine. After carding a par on No. 1, he proceeded to gain five shots and surge up the leaderboard. By the day’s end, the 35-year-old finished 15 spots higher than where he began the day.

Snedeker lost some ground with bogeys on Nos. 11 and 15 but birdied No. 16 and wrapped up with an eagle on No. 18 hole. He drove the ball 378 yards off the tee and dropped his second shot a little over seven feet from the pin.

The PGA Tour shared a replay of his approach and subsequent eagle putt:

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Although only seven of Snedeker’s 14 drives landed on the fairway, he averaged an impressive 320.6 yards. He also reached 13 of the 18 greens in regulation.

Golf Channel’s Justin Ray noted Snedeker’s performance has mirrored his last start at Glen Abbey Golf Club:

Last 2 starts at Glen Abbey for @BrandtSnedeker2013: T16 after 2 Rds, 3rd Rd 63, …

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