shot a two-under 70 in the third round to move into a tie for first with Carlos Ortiz at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday, but controversy marred his ascent, as the 30-year-old picked up an embedded ball a rules official could take a look.
All of it added to a tense finish at San Diego's famed Torrey Pines Golf Course.
After shooting five under on the front nine, Reed recorded four bogeys on the back nine and was forced to sink a birdie putt on No. 18 to finish the day atop the leaderboard.
Here's a look at the standings after three rounds of play.