Henley pulls ahead at CJ Cup

LAS VEGAS — Russell Henley led Xander Schauffele by two shots and Talor Gooch and former VCU standout Lanto Griffin by three late in the third round of the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek on Saturday.

The round was in progress at press time. The PGA Tour event concludes today.

Englishman Matt Wallace opened up a three-stroke lead after the third round of the Scottish Championship on the European Tour after shooting 6-under 66 on Saturday.

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