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Brian Harman Dominates RBC Heritage Round 3 with Scorching 63 (-8): Nine Birdies Power 9.7 Strokes Gained Performance

RBC Heritage · Round 3 · Apr 19, 2026 · 16min

Total

+9.7

OTT

+5.1

APP

+4.1

ATG

+0.5

PUTT

-0.1

Brian Harman delivered a masterclass performance at RBC Heritage's third round, carding an impressive 63 (-8) with nine birdies and one eagle. His estimated 9.7 strokes gained demonstrates exceptional ball-striking and putting prowess. Despite a minor setback on the par-3 12th, Harman's dominant display puts him in commanding position heading into the final round.
HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
310 ydsRemaining: 230 yds

Powerful drive positions Harman for scoring opportunity on the long par 5.

5 WoodShot 2
SG: +0.22
190 ydsRemaining: 40 yds

Precise fairway wood leaves Harman in tap-in range for birdie.

ChipShot 3
SG: +0.12
40 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Delicate chip to eight feet sets up straightforward birdie putt.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie putt to gain 0.62 strokes on the field. Textbook par-5 scoring.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 3Par 3 · 180 ydsDouble Bogey
1
2
3
4
7 IronShot 1
SG: -1.07
180 ydsRemaining: 165 yds

Mis-struck 7-iron on short par 3 drifts left of target, leaving difficult approach.

PitchShot 2
SG: -0.49
45 ydsRemaining: 12 yds

Pitch shot flies long over the green, creating difficult recovery situation.

ChipShot 3
SG: -0.39
12 ydsRemaining: 6 yds

Chips back short, leaving tricky five-footer for par.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
6 ydsRemaining: 18 yds

Misses par putt. Double bogey costs 1.95 strokes—the day's only blemish.

Hole SG Total:-2.0
HOLE 4Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
320 ydsRemaining: 110 yds

Aggressive drive on par 4 leaves only 110 yards for approach shot.

9 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
110 ydsRemaining: 8 yds

Crisp 9-iron to eight feet sets up birdie opportunity. Perfect execution.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
8 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie putt to gain 1.2 strokes. Driving-led scoring opportunity executed perfectly.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 7Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
305 ydsRemaining: 125 yds

Another powerful drive leaves manageable 125-yard approach shot.

8 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
125 ydsRemaining: 6 yds

Precise 8-iron to six feet showcases excellent iron play and distance control.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
6 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie putt to gain 1.2 strokes. Building momentum with consecutive birdies.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
315 ydsRemaining: 225 yds

Big drive on par 5 positions Harman within striking distance for eagle.

6 IronShot 2
SG: +0.22
195 ydsRemaining: 30 yds

Iron layup to 30 yards guarantees birdie, sets up potential eagle.

PitchShot 3
SG: +0.12
30 ydsRemaining: 10 yds

Pitch to 10 feet gives Harman legitimate eagle opportunity.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
10 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Misses eagle putt but converts birdie to gain 0.62 strokes. Solid par-5 execution.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
HOLE 9Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
325 ydsRemaining: 105 yds

Continues offensive approach with 325-yard drive leaving short iron approach.

9 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
105 ydsRemaining: 7 yds

Excellent 9-iron to seven feet demonstrates consistency with scoring clubs.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
7 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie to gain 1.2 strokes. Birdie streak reaches impressive momentum.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.42
320 ydsRemaining: 110 yds

Consistent aggressive driving leaves 110 yards to scoring opportunity.

9 IronShot 2
SG: +0.54
110 ydsRemaining: 9 yds

Precise 9-iron to nine feet leaves makeable birdie putt.

PutterShot 3
SG: +0.24
9 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Makes birdie to gain 1.2 strokes. Seven consecutive birdies demonstrates dominance.

Hole SG Total:+1.2
HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey
1
2
3
4
6 IronShot 1
SG: -0.52
180 ydsRemaining: 165 yds

Off-target tee shot on par 3 drifts right of green, leaving difficult chip.

ChipShot 2
SG: -0.24
35 ydsRemaining: 12 yds

Weak chip shot leaves 12 yards short of green on difficult par 3.

PitchShot 3
SG: -0.19
12 ydsRemaining: 5 yds

Pitch to five feet but misses par putt, recording bogey. Costs 0.95 strokes.

PutterShot 4
SG: 0
5 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Misses par putt for bogey. Second and final mistake of the round.

Hole SG Total:-0.9
HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie
1
2
3
4
DriverShot 1
SG: +0.15
318 ydsRemaining: 222 yds

Strong drive on par 5 positions Harman for eagle attempt.

5 IronShot 2
SG: +0.22
188 ydsRemaining: 34 yds

Iron to 34 yards gives Harman scoring opportunity with good position.

PitchShot 3
SG: +0.12
34 ydsRemaining: 11 yds

Pitch to 11 feet gives another eagle opportunity on par 5.

PutterShot 4
SG: +0.12
11 ydsRemaining: 0 yds

Misses eagle but converts birdie to gain 0.62 strokes. Excellent closing birdie.

Hole SG Total:+0.6
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