Manila: Jyoti Randhawa turned the clock back with a flawless 67, giving him a share of the lead after three rounds at the Resorts World Manila Masters golf tournament here Saturday.
Randhawa, an eight-time Asian Tour winner who last won a tour title in 2009, is now 15-under alongside Philippines’ Miguel Tabuena (64).
Adding to Indian hopes was defending champion, SSP Chawrasia (69) who just couldn’t hole putts. He did not drop any bogeys. Chawrasia is now 13-under and tied seventh, two shots behind the leaders.
Arjun Atwal (71) was tied 10th, while Gaganjeet Bhullar (69) was tied 20th. Shiv Kapur (69), Ajeetesh Sandhu (69) and Honey Baisiya (66) with nine birdies against a double and one bogey, were tied 24 at eight-under.
The 45-year-old Randhawa appeared a contended man after the end of the day’s play. “I hope, I just can continue in the same vein tomorrow (Sunday),” stated Randhawa. “I would have been in a better position, if I had taken the chances that came my way. The course is drying and it has become more easier to play,” he added.
Close behind the leading duo of Randhawa and Tabuena were four players, Micah Lauren Shin (US), who shot 66 to share third place with Philippines’ Justin Quiban (70), Thailand’s Namchok Tantipokhakul (63) and Arnond Vongvanij (70).
Anirban climbs up leaderboard
Playa Del Carmen (Mexico): Golfer Anirban Lahiri gave himself a good shot at another top 10 finish with a steady two-under 69 at the OHL Classic at the Mayakoba course here Friday. His steady display helped him climbed two places from tied 11th to tied ninth. The Indian had four birdies and two bogeys on his day’s card. He has so far had three top 10 finishes in his last four tournaments.
Press Trust of India
