ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Kevin Kisner had a 6-under 64 in the RSM Classic to build a three-shot lead Saturday as he goes for his first win on the PGA Tour.
Already a runner-up four times this year — three in a playoff — Kisner has never had a chance this good. He birdied his last three holes on the Seaside course to build some separation over Kevin Chappell and Graeme McDowell.
Kisner was at 16-under 196.
Chappell overcame a rough start for a 68. McDowell (65) survived a mental blunder. On the first fairway, he lifted his ball to clean when he realized for the first time this week the conditions no longer were lift, clean and place.