'I believe I can do it' - Rickie Fowler holds lead heading into final round of ZOZO Championship

Rickie Fowler will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the ZOZO Championship, as his upturn in fortunes continued. Fowler linked up with his old coach Butch Harmon earlier this year, after sinking down the world rankings as his game deserted him. Ad The Ryder Cup veteran showed positive signs towards the end of the summer, albeit he was dogged by inconsistency.

Zozo ChampionshipFowler shows old sparkle to take share of lead at halfway stage of ZOZO ChampionshipYESTERDAY AT 09:04 He arrived in Japan on the back of a missed cut at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas, but that allowed him the weekend to work with Harmon. It appears something is clicking into gear, as Fowler has put together three solid rounds at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. After rounds of 67 and 63, Fowler had the pressure of taking a lead into the weekend.

Third Round Leaderboard 1. Rickie Fowler, 14-under 2. Keegan Bradley, 13-under 3.

Andrew Putman, 12-under 4. Viktor Hovland, 11-under T5. Maverick McNealy, 10-under T5.

Cameron Champ, 10-under T5. Hayden Buckley, 10-under It did not faze him as he made two birdies on the front nine to open up a two-shot advantage. The 33-year-old was pressed hard by Keegan Bradley, and both made a birdie on the 18th to sign for a pair of 66s.

Fowler will enter the final round with a one-shot advantage, and will be in the final group alongside Bradley. Andrew Putman will be the third player in the final group, but he has ground to make up after dropping off the pace following a 68. Fowler last entered the winner’s circle in 2019, and is aware of the pressure that comes with attempting to close out a victory.