Jim Herman puts the “journey” in journeyman.
Jamie Lovemark was supposed to be the next big thing, but injuries have stalled his PGA Tour career.
Both of those men are dreaming of what might be come Sunday afternoon but as of the end of play on Saturday, they are the co-leaders at the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston.
Herman shot the day’s second-best round, a five-under par 67 to get to 11-under with Lovemark. “Very pleased with my play. I was able to keep it in the fairways and give myself some uphill putts. There’s lots to play for tomorrow,” said Herman, who at age 38 is looking for his first win and the trip to The Masters that goes with it.
Same for Lovemark. He is considered a huge talent but injuries have kept him from showing it off. He and Herman will play in the final group Sunday and that will be a first for both.
History in this event shows that the eventual winners have often come from behind and there are plenty of challengers to the lead duo.
Henrik Stenson shots that day’s best round — a six-under par 66 thanks to only 23 putts. “I got it going out there today,” said Stenson. “Today there were tough conditions, that’s why I moved up the leader board with a good round.” He’s in at 10-under par along with Russell Henley (68) and Dustin Johnson (70).
Houston native Roberto Castro was alone at nine-under and dreaming of a win in his hometown.
Overnight leader Charley Hoffman ran into trouble on the back nine and finished with a 74 that dropped him to eight-under par with Chez Reavie (72) and Kyle Reifers (68).
Rickie Fowler’s 70 left him four back at seven-under while Jordan Spieth’s 70 got him to six-under.
