2022 Fortinet Championship: Justin Lower fires 69 to take one-shot lead heading into final round

Lower's five birdies propelled him to the top of the leaderboard in Napa despite blustery conditions

NAPA, Calif. (AP) -- Justin Lower weathered the wind and birdied the 18th hole Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the season-opening Fortinet Championship.

Lower shot a 3-under 69 to get to 13 under at Silverado Resort & Spa, with his fifth birdie of the round giving him his first career 54-hole lead in his 29th start on the PGA Tour. He's looking for his first tour victory.

Defending champion Max Homa and Danny Willett were a shot back after even-par 72s. Byeong Hun An had a 71 to get to 11 under.