Coming into the third round, Nacho Elvira trailed Thomas Pieters by a single shot, but gained the advantage courtesy of his seven birdies.
KUALA LUMPUR: Nacho Elvira edged closer to a maiden European Tour trophy after he posted a six-under-par 66 to gain a two-shot advantage over David Lipsky at the Maybank Championship penultimate round on Saturday.
“I’m very happy with a 66. It was tough with the heat and humidity today. I stayed patient and it paid off in the end,” he said. Two-time European Tour winner Lipsky will be hoping to add a third after he finished the day with a 67 despite two bogey flaws.
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