Bolingbrook (US), Sep 15 (AP) Jon Rahm moved closer to two big paydays with a 6-under 64, giving the Spaniard a one-shot lead in LIV Golf Chicago as he moves closer to winning the season points title.

Rahm tapped in for birdie on his final hole, the par-5 third at Bolingbrook Golf Course, to lead Sergio Garcia (65) by one shot on Saturday.

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Rahm and Joaquin Niemann of Chile are the only players who can win the points title and the USD 18 million bonus. Niemann birdied his last two holes to salvage a 68 and was three shots behind Rahm going into the third and final round.

"The goal is to win. If I do that, the rest takes care of itself," Rahm said.

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He was at 7-under 133.

Brooks Koepka, who opened with a 62 to build a four-shot lead after 18 holes, had six bogeys and had to make a 20-foot birdie putt on the last hole for a 73. He still was two shots behind.

This is the final LIV event that offers a USD 4 million prize for the individual winner. The third season of the Saudi-funded league wraps up with the team championship next week. AP

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