Name: Jhonattan Vegas takes 54-hole lead at 3M Open
Uploaded: 2024-07-27T23:43:58.000Z
Duration: 720 s
Description: In the third round of the 2024 3M Open, the leaderboard heated up and got crowded but Jhonattan Vegas emerged as the solo leader heading into the final round.

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Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 11 at Valspar

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Justin Thomas makes birdie on No. 11 at Valspar

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In the third round of the 2024 3M Open, the leaderboard heated up and got crowded but Jhonattan Vegas emerged as the solo leader heading into the final round.