ESPN Golf: Zach Johnson Fires 63 to Open Four-Shot Lead at Firestone

Johnson Dominates a Soft Firestone

Zach Johnson posted a 7-under 63 in the third round of the Kaulig Companies Championship at Firestone Club, moving to 13-under 197 and opening a commanding four-shot lead entering Sunday's finale.

With the course softened by rain, Johnson described conditions as straightforward: target the flag and let the ball stop. He made the most of it, carding a 5-under 30 on the front nine and adding two more Birdies coming home — one of his finest nine-hole stretches in recent memory.

Jiménez Shoots His Age for the First Time

Defending champion Miguel Angel Jiménez provided the day's other headline, firing a 62 to shoot his age for the very first time at 62 years old. He sits one shot back in second and remains a legitimate threat heading into the final round.

Supporting Cast

Cameron Percy fell to third at 7-under after a 70, while Charles Schwab Cup leader Stewart Cink (68) is tied for sixth at 5-under. Bernhard Langer, at 68, carded a 67 — his 45th career round at or below his age.

Strokeslab Perspective

Johnson's ball-striking precision on soft conditions masked what will be a tighter test Sunday if the course firms up. With Jiménez lurking just one back, the final round setup — particularly wind and green speed — could reshape the leaderboard entirely.