Italy's Francesco Molinari fired a four-under 68 to share the lead with An Byeong Hun from South Korea after the third round at the BMW PGA Championship on Saturday.
Molinari has been at the top of the leaderboard since the first round.
The 32-year-old is satisfied with his play.
"It wasn't easy today it is never easy when you lead a tournament from the start, I am happy for what I did today there were a lot of guys doing some pretty special stuff out there, so to be still on top even if joint leading its still a good result."
Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee is in third place on 204, one stroke ahead of Tommy Fleetwood.
Moving to the Crowne Plaza Invitational,
Kevin Na shot a 1-under 69 at Colonial to take a one-stroke lead over England's Ian Poulter into the final round of the tournament.
Defending champion Adam Scott of Australia carded his second consecutive 66 since an opening 72.
US Masters champion Jordan Spieth followed his second-round 73 with a 67.
