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A look back at the best of the action from round three of the European Tour Cazoo Open at Celtic Manor Golf Resort in Wales.
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A look back at the best of the action from round three of the European Tour Cazoo Open at Celtic Manor Golf Resort in Wales.
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Nacho Elvira is in pole position to claim a long-awaited inaugural European Tour title after opening a six-shot lead heading into the final round of the Cazoo Open.
The Spaniard, who came to the event after missing the cut in nine of his previous European Tour events, followed rounds 64 and 67 with a 66 of five-under on Saturday at Celtic Manor to extend his lead over the chasing group. .
Elvira, looking to become the third cable-to-cable winner of the season on the European Tour, rallied from a three-putt bogey on her first hole to birdies on the second, fourth and ninth to reach the turn in 34 .
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Nacho Elvira is three times runner-up on the European Tour and four times winner of the Challenge Tour
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The 34-year-old took advantage of par five 11 and followed a close-range birdie at 14 by taking a shot at par three 17, taking it to 18 under and six before tied at four. per second.
“I’m actually very happy, but I didn’t even think about the score until the last hole,” Elvira said. “I think I’m playing very consistently and very smartly, which is also thanks to my caddy.”
Callum Shinkwin is among the quartet at 12 under par after birdying four of his last five holes to score a round on Day 63, with Justin Harding, Mikko Korhonen and Chase Hanna also tied for second.
“I played inside myself today and played like Callum Shinkwin plays golf,” Shinkwin said. “It was nice. I didn’t think of anything, I saw my name on the leaderboard and I thought ‘that’s cool’, but I kept doing what I’m doing. He was hitting the ball well today. My iron set clicked today, which helps. “
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Sam Horsfield matched Shinkwin’s quick finish to post a six-under-65 and move to sixth place, while Matt Wallace, who needs a win this week to guarantee his spot at the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational next month, fell for eight. back and tied. -seventh after one-less than 70.
“I haven’t had the best start in the last few days,” Horsfield said. Today was better. I did things but I didn’t play the par fives too well, but I am happy with six under par. I just realized that I had four birdies in the last five. I warmed up at the end, made some nice putts and took a look outside tomorrow. I’m right there. “
Who will win the Cazoo Open? Watch the final round on Sunday starting at 3 pm via the red button and at 6 pm on Sky Sports Golf.
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