Bryan retains PGA Tour lead in Dominican Republic

Wesley Bryan is eyeing a wire-to-wire victory in the PGA Tour event in the Dominican Republic as he takes a one-shot lead into the final round.

Bryan shot a two-under 70 on Saturday to get to 17 under 199 in the Corales Puntacana Championship at wind-swept Puntacana Resort and he leads from fellow American Kevin Tway (66).

Having led since he opened the tournament with a 63, he has a chance to become only the second player to go wire-to-wire on the PGA Tour this year. It just didn't feel that way.

Bryan tied the 54-hole tournament record.

Canada's Taylor Pendrith (65) and American Justin Lower (71) were tied third.

Australia's Harrison Endycott shot a 71 and was tied 35th, 10 shots behind Bryan.

The winner gets into the PGA Championship, but not the Masters because this event is held opposite a signature event (the RBC Heritage).

But he also would get in the other three $US20 million signature events for the rest of the season, so plenty is at stake for everyone.

"Excited to just get the nerves flowing a little bit tomorrow and have a chance to win a golf tournament," Bryan said. "Got a good opportunity for that tomorrow."