Tommy Fleetwood leads by three to boost maiden PGA Tour win hopes in Connecticut

Tommy Fleetwood lines up his putt on the ninth green during the third round of the Travelers Championship (Jessica Hill/AP)

Tommy Fleetwood opened up a three-shot lead at the Travelers Championship to raise hopes of a maiden PGA Tour victory.

The Englishman fired a flawless 63, including five birdies and an eagle at the par-five 13th, to reach 16 under par, three clear of American pair Russell Henley and Keegan Bradley going into Sunday’s final round at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut.