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Neal Shipley (-21) surged into the lead at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove after a sensational third round, opening up a one-shot advantage heading into the final day. His brilliant play moved him clear of the field and put him in prime position to capture the inaugural Biltmore Championship title.
Ben Kohles (-20) sits alone in second place and remains within striking distance after another strong performance. At -17, Eric Cole and Ricky Castillo share third, keeping the pressure firmly on the leaders as they look to make a Sunday charge.
Contenders Max Greyserman (-16) and Jacob Bridgeman (-16) are tied for fifth and remain well within reach of the top spot. Just behind them at -15, Seamus Power, Jackson Koivun, Marco Penge, and Haotong Li are tied for seventh in a crowded group.
Further down the leaderboard at -14, John Keefer, Mackenzie Hughes, Ben James, Zecheng Dou, and Jimmy Van Der Laan round out the top contenders heading into the final round.
With Shipley holding a narrow lead and Kohles, Cole, and Castillo all within striking distance, the final round promises an exciting finish. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove has produced plenty of birdies throughout the week, and with several players capable of going low, Sunday is set up for a dramatic battle for the inaugural Biltmore Championship crown.
