Kurt Kitayama has continued to defy any doubters, holding off a stellar subject to take a one-shot lead into the ultimate spherical of the wealthy Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The 30-year-old Californian steadied himself down the stretch at robust and windy Bay Hillin Florida on Saturday, closing with two birdies during the last three holes to flee with an even-par 72 and keep at 9 underneath.

