Lower runs hot to share PGA Tour lead in Mexico

Justin Lower has shot a nine-under 63, sinking an 11-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole, to share the third-round lead at the PGA Tour event in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Lower matched his best round on the PGA Tour as he finished Saturday tied with Colombia's Nico Echavarria (68) and fellow American Carson Young (67) at 16-under 200 in the World Wide Technology Championship at El Cardonal at Diamante.

The 35-year-old is trying to win for the first time on the tour.

"There's 18 holes tomorrow on a very scorable golf course," Lower said. "I think the wind's going to stay down again, so I have to go out and basically shoot probably somewhere between 5- and 9- under again.

"It's just the way the scores are out here. If the wind's down, scores are going to be low.

"I just want to see how good I can do and prove to myself that I can actually do something in this game."

Echavarria is coming off his second PGA Tour victory two weeks ago in Japan in the Zozo Championship. He parred the final six holes on Saturday.

"Hopefully, there's wind because I like playing in wind," Echavarria said. "I think I can manage the wind pretty well out here. So, we'll see. I won't change my strategy, but maybe good golf will be enough."

Young made a big move on Friday with a 61. He's winless on the tour.

"It's what I'm here for," Young said. "I'm here to win and I'm excited that I'm in good position to try to do it tomorrow."

Joe Highsmith (65), Austin Eckroat (66) and Max Greyserman (69) were a stroke back. Greyserman tied for second behind Echavarria in Japan.

Ben Griffin (66) and Maverick McNealy (67) were 14 under.

The lone Australian, Aaron Baddeley, carded a 71 to be tied 45th at six under.