The South African Louis Oosthuizen used his in-depth knowledge of the course at La Reserve Golf Club to open up a one-stroke lead after the third round of the Mauritius Open.
Oosthuizenwho helped design the new course, had three eagles to lead off his 65. He did so for a three-round total of 202, 14 under par, to overtake compatriot Jacques de Villiers.
Oosthuizen, who won the tournament in 2010, hit two consecutive eagles on the fifth and sixth holes. Those were his best moments of the day as he tried to maintain his brilliant form. Last week he won the Alfred Dunhill, his first title in five years.
Of course, they have to defend their first place this Sunday. The South African is also putting pressure on him Jacques de Villiers, 984th in the world ranking. An eagle on the 6th hole launched his comeback, with five birdies and three bogeys for a 68 that left him at -13 overall, just one stroke off the leader. English Laurie Canterwith seven birdies without a mistake, is now third with -11.
The leader of the previous day, the Swede Sebastian Soderberg, dropped to twenty-second place with a 211 stroke after a 77, including two double bogeys, to stay out of first place. He will try to regain positions on the final day.
In a Spanish key, Santiago Tarrio He is twenty-eight with -4 after signing three birdies and three bogeys in the third round. Share the post with Angel Hidalgowith five birdies and two bogeys this Saturday. Angel Ayora He is thirty-four with -3 after three birdies and four bogeys. In its part, Alfredo Garcia-Heredia He was tied for fifty-ninth at +1 after a day with four birdies, two bogeys and two double bogeys.
Classification after the third round (par 72)
1. Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) 202 (68-69-65)
2. Jacques de Villiers (South Africa) 203 (68-67-68)
3. Laurie Canter (England) 205 (66-74-65)
4. Jayden Schaper (South Africa) 206 (65-74-67)
4. Jaco Prinsloo (South Africa) 206 (67-72-67)
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28. Ángel Hidalgo (Spain) 212 (74-69-69)
28. Santiago Tarrío (Spain) 212 (68-72-72)
34. Ángel Ayora (Spain) 213 (69-71-73)
59. Alfredo García-Heredia (Spain) 217 (73-70-74)
Source: La Verdad
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