LOS ANGELES – Taylor Pendrith made back-to-back eagles early on May 4 to propel himself to the 54-hole lead at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in McKinney, Texas.

The 32-year-old from Canada turned in a bogey-free, eight-under 63 for the round of the day at TPC Craig Ranch. At 19-under 194, Pendrith owns a one-shot lead over Jake Knapp, who recovered from a wayward tee shot at the par-five 18th hole to make a 16-foot birdie putt and post a 67.