Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy are both in a strong position at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, trailing the leader by just one stroke after the third round. Both golfers shot impressive rounds of 65 on Saturday, closing in on Sepp Straka. Their performance marked a comeback after slipping down the leaderboard in the second round despite each scoring a hole-in-one in the first round.Lowry set an early pace with an eagle on the second hole, demonstrating resilience in California's challenging weather. "Let's hope one of us does the business," Lowry remarked to Sky Sports, expressing his desire for either himself or McIlroy to clinch victory. He humorously noted his preference for Florida's climate over Ireland's, where he avoided playing golf during Christmas due to similar conditions.McIlroy was pleased with his performance, managing seven birdies without a single bogey despite tough weather. "It was a really good poor-weather performance," he stated. The Northern Irishman aims to improve by playing smarter and avoiding risky shots. He acknowledged that this approach might seem less exciting but is undoubtedly more effective.

McIlroy emphasised his focus on reducing mistakes and playing strategically. "One thing I'm trying to get better at is trying to play more bogey-free rounds," he explained. His strategy involves selecting the right shots and avoiding destructive ones, which he believes leads to more consistent results.Both players are eager for success at Pebble Beach, having shown determination and skill under challenging circumstances. With only 18 holes left, they remain hopeful of securing a win at this prestigious event.