Shane Lowry and Ian Poulter in Top 10 at Zurich Classic

Shane Lowry and Ian Poulter are in a tie for ninth place after the third day of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

The pair recorded a superb eight-under 64 in the fourball format on Saturday, taking them to -19 for the tournament.

Both the Irishman and his English team-mate hit four birdies apiece.

They trail leaders Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay by ten shots ahead of the final round after the Americans hit a stunning 60 to add to their 59 on Thursday.

Branden Grace and Garrick Higgo are five shots behind the leaders in second place with three duos on -23.

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