With the win, Thompson secured his first win on the PGA Tour and a spot in the next three majors.
TCU and Trophy Club Byron Nelson product Hayden Springer remains in contention at just four shots behind Thompson.
Still in the mix is Hayden Springer, a TCU product, who began the tournament with a 59.
Springer, a product of Trophy Club Byron Nelson and TCU, shot a 12-under 59 at the John Deere Classic.
The “Crush It! Cup” is headed to Brookhaven Country Club in September.
Cam Davis was preparing for a playoff when Akshay Bhatia’s 4-foot putt started left, went right, touched the edge of the cup and rolled away.
Bhatia and Rai each shot 4-under 68 on Saturday to reach 17 under, sharing the lead again on a crowded leaderboard.
Bhatia shot a 5-under 67, good enough for a share of the 36-hole lead with Aaron Rai at the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Friday.
Bhatia, who won the Texas Open in April, was 6 under over his last six holes in the first round at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Corey Seager and Patrick Mahomes are among many with Texas ties who received ESPYS nominations.
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