Melaka, Malaysia, May 10 - Mardan Mamat took control of the PGM-ASEAN PGA A’Famosa Masters at A’Famosa Golf Resort today with a faultless seven-under 65.The Singaporean, who shot 69s over the first two days, opened up a healthy five-stroke lead at the top of the leader board on 13-under 205 after the third round.
R. Nachimuthu (68), Anis Helmi Hassan (69) and Khor Kheng Hwai (71) led the Malaysian charge as they moved into joint second place on 209.
Malaysia’s S. Murthy, who led the first half of the tournament, stumbled to a 74 and slipped into a tie for fifth, alongside Airil Rizman (69) on 210.
Indonesia's Kurnia Herishandy (74) moved a few places up the leaderboard to 34th, while Adi Bramantyo lost a couple of places after carding a 77.
Mamat, who chalked up three birdies over the first nine and then carded another four on the homeward stretch, said his putting was really behind his excellent display today.
“Of course, I hit the ball solidly,” said the Singaporean. “But my putting has improved tremendously recently and that has shone through today.”
Mamat said he struggled with the flat stick in recent months, but after “switching back to my old Yes putter” things changed for the better.
“There is no doubt about it. After I went back to my old Yes putter things got a lot better and I’m putting – and playing – with much more confidence,” he added.
The US$60,000 tournament is co-sanctioned with the PGM Tour and the ASEAN PGA Tour.
Leading Third Round Scores (Malaysian unless stated otherwise):
203 - Mardan Mamat (Sin) 69-69-65
208 - R Nachimuthu 73-67-68, Anis Helmi Hassan 72-67-69, Khor Kheng Hwai 68-69-71
210 - S. Murthy 63-73-74, Airil Rizman 69-72-69
211 - Ratchapol Jantavara (Tha) 71-67-73, Iylia Jamil 71-68-72, Mohd Rizal Amin 69-69-73
213 - Kenneth De Silva 70-70-73, Mohd Sukree Othman 69-70-74
Selected:
222 - Kurnia Herishandy (INA) 76-72-74
225 - Adi Bramantyo (INA) 76-72-77
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