June 23, 2019: Korea’s Minchel Choi took over the third round lead by powering ahead with a seven-under-par 64 to enjoy a two-shot advantage heading into the final round of the Kolon Korea Open Golf Championship on Saturday. India’s Ajeetesh Sandhu bounced back with a brilliant effort in the penultimate round and is lying at T19.
Ajeetesh made a forty spot leap on the leader board with his 54 hole score at one-under-par 212. He scored seven birdies and three bogeys to finish the third round with a four-under-par 67. Other Indian players Khalin Joshi and Chikkarangappa S are lying at T25 with an even par score of 213.
The 29-year-old Choi , who started the day six shots back of overnight leader Hosung Choi, got the lead he deserved by firing eight birdies against a long bogey to take charge with a total of 10-under-par 203 at the Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.
Hosung, who endeared himself to the crowd with his unorthodox swing, could not extend his lead after his swing which worked to his advantage on the second day, let him down. He slipped to second place following a 72.
Scotland’s Simon Yates will be hoping to break the Korean dominance and become the first foreign player in seven years to win their national open. Yates returned with a 66 to share third place with Seungtaek Lee at the KR?1,200,000,000 (approx. US$1,125,000) event.
Kevin Na of the United States also remains hopeful of spoiling the Korean party when he signed for a 70 to share eighth place with fellow countryman John Catlin as well as Heungchol Joo and InnChoon Hwang of Korea.
Thailand’s Prom Meesawat posted his week’s lowest score when he signed for a 67 to take a share of 12th place.
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