Ryan Gerard one stroke back of leader heading into final round

Ryan Gerard trails leader Viktor Hovland by one stroke after the third round of the Tour Championship at East Lake on August 30, 2026. Gerard's progression was marked by a controversial incident involving the embedded ball rule, allowing him to drop his ball on a more favorable lie after finding it in a difficult position. While the rules permitted this, many observers question the fairness of such discretion. Gerard's performance in the final round could dictate whether he secures his second PGA Tour title.

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