-18 M Manassero (Ita)
-15 B Horschel (US), R McIlroy (NI)
-14 M Baldwin (Eng)
-13 T Lawrence (SA), A Rozner (Fra)
Selected:
-12 A Rai (Eng)
-11 H Hall (Eng)
-10 M Armitage (Eng), R MacIntyre (Sco)
-9 E Pepperell (Eng)
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Italian Matteo Manassero shot a brilliant nine-under-par third round of 63, taking a three-shot lead into the final day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in Surrey. Manassero’s round included an eagle and seven birdies, placing him at 18 under par – the lowest 54-hole score to par in tournament history.
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy produced a strong round of 66, moving into joint second at 15 under, tied with American Billy Horschel, who shot a 65.
Manassero’s Reaction
“It was one of the best rounds I’ve ever played considering the conditions,” said Manassero, a former winner of the tournament in 2013.
“The front nine was tough with rain, making the course play soft but long. There weren’t many birdie opportunities, but I took advantage of the ones I had. I’ve seen the leaderboard, and I know what’s ahead on Sunday. It won’t be easy, but I’m excited about the challenge.”
McIlroy’s Perspective
McIlroy, who also carded an eagle on the fourth hole, added:
“I played well, my lowest score of the week, with no bogeys. I know I’ll need another low round on Sunday to try to catch Matteo.”
England’s Matt Baldwin sits at 14 under after a round of 71, while Aaron Rai moved to 12 under following his 66.
