Full Breakdown
Lucas Glover Leads ISCO Championship Heading Into Final Round
7/13/2026, 12:43:54 PM
Lead Into Final Round
After three rounds at Hurstbourne Country Club, 46-year-old former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover sits at 15-under-par 195, one stroke ahead of Aaron Wise (14-under) and two strokes ahead of Stephan Jaeger, Steven Fisk and Chan Kim (13-under). Glover’s 2-under-par 68 on Saturday, despite a “cold putter” that forced 33 putts, preserved his lead and set up a Sunday showdown for the ISCO Championship title.
Performance Details & Challenges
Saturday began with six straight pars before Glover recorded his first bogey of the tournament on the par-3 sixth, ending a stretch of 41 consecutive bogey-free holes. He rebounded with an eagle on the par-5 seventh after hitting a 7-wood to within seven feet. The round featured only two birdies, but Glover hit 15 of 18 greens in regulation and led the field in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green. His putter, which had been dominant in the first two rounds, cooled dramatically, contributing to the higher putt count.
Player Perspectives
Glover emphasized mental steadiness, noting he “played really well” despite the lack of putts falling. He expressed a desire to “right the ship” after a disappointing finish at the John Deere Classic, where he led after 54 holes but fell to a tie for third. Wise, who posted a 66 to move into contention, praised his own mental focus and described the upcoming final pairing as a “great learning experience,” adding that Glover has been playing “some great golf for a few weeks now.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Kind of a slow start, 1 over through six,” — Lucas Glover, Player
- “I just didn't make anything. ... Happy with the way I'm playing, just need to see some go in tonight and be ready for tomorrow.” — Lucas Glover, Player
- “Today I thought I did a great job mentally just staying in the present, in the moment, calm and trusting myself.” — Aaron Wise, Player
- “Lucas has been playing some great golf for a few weeks now.” — Aaron Wise, Player
What’s at Stake
A Sunday victory would give Glover his first win since August 2023 and could cement his comeback after stepping away for mental-health reasons. Wise, the 2018 PGA Tour winner, aims to capitalize on his recent strong showing at the John Deere Classic and potentially overtake Glover in the final round.
