Horschel, Glover tied for the lead at Wyndham Championship

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Lucas Glover and Billy Horschel entered the Wyndham Championship as underdogs for the upcoming PGA Tour postseason, but they have quickly shifted their focus toward victory.

During the Saturday game, Glover demonstrated exceptional control, hitting every fairway and missing just one green, resulting in a remarkable 8-under 62. This score placed him in a tie for the lead with Horschel, who battled with his swing but still achieved a 63.

The two are now at 18-under 192, just one stroke ahead of Russell Henley, the leader after 36 holes. Henley secured a 65 with a long birdie putt on the last hole.

The Wyndham Championship represents the last chance before the lucrative postseason. Unlike in previous years when the top 125 would progress, only the top 70 will now advance to the FedEx Cup playoffs in Memphis, Tennessee.

Glover, ranking at No. 112 and without a win in over two years, has been steadily improving with three top-six finishes in his recent four tournaments. His performance was outstanding, culminating in two birdies in the last two holes.

Horschel, ranked No. 119, started his day in a challenging position but managed to maintain a bogey-free round, giving him an opportunity to extend his season.

Other players like Justin Thomas are also fighting to stay in contention, with Thomas aiming to secure his spot in the top 70 and extend his season. Thomas’s Ryder Cup captain’s pick is on the line, adding further pressure to his play.

Byeong Hun An, who has already secured his postseason spot, and Stephen Jaeger were other notable players within reach of the leaders.

Both Horschel and Glover have faced their share of setbacks. Glover overcame a difficult phase, switching to a long putter that seems to be working well. Horschel has struggled with his swing all year but now feels his control returning.

Despite their need to merely achieve a runner-up finish to advance to the postseason, both players are targeting a greater achievement. The scoring has been highly competitive, with Henley’s 65 barely keeping him in the race, emphasizing that playing for par is not enough at this stage of the competition.

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