
Matt McCarty surged into the lead at the Black Desert Championship, holding a two-stroke advantage heading into the final round of his second PGA Tour appearance. The 26-year-old golfer, who secured three victories on the Korn Ferry Tour this season to earn a swift promotion to the PGA Tour, displayed exceptional form with a scintillating 7-under 64 on Saturday.
McCarty's stellar performance saw him amass a total score of 19-under 194 at the Black Desert Resort, marking the PGA Tour's return to Utah after a hiatus of 61 years. The Arizona native attributed his success to the comfortable desert setting, expressing his admiration for the picturesque views and the overall ambiance of the course.