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Rocket Mortgage Classic 2019: Nate Lashley Holds 6-Stroke Lead Entering Round 4

Moving day at the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic was defined by birdies.

Nate Lashley left the green at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan with a commanding six-shot lead after shooting nine under par in Saturday's third round. The 36-year-old knocked in nine birdies to improve his overall tournament score to 23 under.

According to PGATour.com's Sean Martin, only 25 lower 54-hole scores exist in PGA Tour history.

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Jumpman. @NateLashley is up to something. 23-under-par through 54 holes. He leads by six. #LiveUnderPar https://t.co/Ut0GDRK7Ey

Patrick Reed also drained nine birdies to move 17 spots up the leaderboard into fourth place.