2021 Mayakoba scores: Viktor Hovland goes low for lead as Justin Thomas lurks after Round 3

Hovland shot a 62 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead at the World Wide Technology Championship in Mexico

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) -- Viktor Hovland was hitting it so well he had no trouble taking on a big risk, and it paid off Saturday with a big finish for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead in the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

Hovland, the defending champion at this Mexican resort, hit driver just over the green on the par-4 17th and hit a dart into the closing hole at El Cameleon for the lowest score of his PGA Tour career.

That gave him a two-shot lead over fellow Oklahoma State alum Talor Gooch (63), and he was three clear of Justin Thomas (64).