2021 Sanderson Farms Championship scores: Sahith Theegala takes solo lead as rookie seeks first PGA Tour win

Theegala holds a one-stroke lead as the 23-year-old aims to make a big statement in his young career

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- In his first weekend in contention on the PGA Tour, California rookie Sahith Theegala is handling the pressure and his golf just fine in the Sanderson Farms Championship.

Theegala began the back nine Saturday at the Country Club of Jackson with three straight birdies, had an eagle chip spin 360 degrees around the cup and finished with a 5-under 67 to take a one-shot lead into the final round.

Cameron Tringale had a pair of eagles from long range with his putter and his wedge to match his career best on the PGA Tour with a 62. He was one shot behind, along with Sam Burns and Denny McCarthy, who each shot 65.