Maybe it was playing in his home state, hearing fans holler “Go Tigers,” or maybe it’s just his time.

Carson Young shot his second straight bogey-free round to take the lead heading into the final round of the ONEFLIGHT Myrtle Beach Classic.

In less-than-ideal conditions, the former Clemson golfer carded a third-round 7-under-par 64 at the Dunes Club, giving him a one-shot lead going into Sunday.

“It was a lot of fun out there, even with the rain, just because I was making putts and chipping in,” Young said. “Just played really solid golf. Nothing too flashy—just really good golf.”

Young’s 64 followed a Friday round of 67, pushing him past Mackenzie Hughes and Cristobal Del Solar for the top spot.

He closed out his round by going 3-under over the final four holes, highlighted by an eagle on 15 and a birdie on 16.

The eagle on 15 came when Young chipped in from the rough on the par-5.

“I hit a good drive down the middle and had about 280 yards to the pin. I crushed a 3-wood up there, came up short-sided in the rough on the left. I had a good lie, opened the face for a full-swing flop shot, hoped for the best—and it came out perfect. Landed exactly where I wanted. I didn’t see it go in, but everyone started cheering. It was a cool moment,” he said.

The Anderson native entered the tournament after missing the cut in his last three events and had slipped out of the top 125 in the FedEx rankings.

His best performance of the year came in Puerto Rico, where he tied for 10th.

“Obviously, this year hasn’t been the best so far, but hopefully this week turns it around and gets the ball rolling. I feel like my game has been improving. It’s my third year now, and I feel more comfortable—not as nervous. I know what to expect and feel like I belong,” said Young.

Harry Higgs trails by one shot, and first-round leader Mackenzie Hughes sits another shot back.

Playing close to home, Young hasn’t walked many fairways without hearing a “Go Tigers” or spotting a familiar face.

“My whole family’s here—my little girl, my mom and brother, my wife’s parents and her brother. It’s been really cool having them and a bunch of friends supporting me. I’ve seen guys I haven’t seen in years coming out just to say hey. Playing in my home state, it kind of feels like old times,” said Young.

Now, with the crowd behind him in his home state, Young is ready to close the deal and claim his first PGA Tour title.

“That’s why I’m here. I’m here to win. I’ve done it numerous times in my career. I was in position to win in Cabo in the fall and shot 7-under in the final round—just got beat. Same with Puerto Rico and John Deere last year. I’ve learned a lot from those moments, and I can’t wait to compete tomorrow. That’s what I love to do,” he concluded.

Other players with Palmetto State ties are also looking to move up the leaderboard before the rain hits.

Trace Crowe, who grew up in Easley, is tied for 24th. Winthrop grad Taylor Dickson is tied for 31st, along with USC’s Nathan Franks, who is playing as an amateur.

Inman native Trent Phillips is tied for 41st, while incoming Clemson freshman and amateur Jackson Byrd is tied for 49th.

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