European Tour

Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open

July 12-15

Gullane Golf Club, East Lothian

$7,000,000

July 12-15

Gullane Golf Club, East Lothian

$7,000,000

Round 3

Dantorp makes late dash for the top in Gullane

Round 1

Round 2

Round 4

Round 1

Round 4

July 14, 2018

A late charge from Jens Dantorp saw the Swede leap ahead of a crowded leaderboard to take a one-shot lead into round four of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, the fifth Rolex Series event of the 2018 season.

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“I didn't think the conditions were that bad in the beginning. I had a couple good chances and didn't make the putts, but I kept patient and it was nice to finish the way I did. It was a totally different course today. The wind was blowing hard and in a different direction so wasn't the same course, really. Feels good to have kept the good momentum going. Tomorrow it will be a new experience, but really looking forward to it. Hopefully I'll stay on top.”

As a thrilling day of action drew to a close at a blustery Gullane Golf Club, Dantorp was in a seven-way tie for the lead before three birdies in his final three holes took him to 13 under par and one shot clear of 2015 champion Rickie Fowler of the United States, New Zealand's Ryan Fox, Australian Scott Hend, Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick, Marcel Siem of Germany and another Swede in Alexander Björk.

“It was definitely nice to come back on the back nine and get ourselves in a good spot for tomorrow,`` said Fowler. ``Made a few mistakes and some missed judgments early in the round. Came back nicely and felt like we made some good swings out there and a couple nice putts. Definitely a good spot and ready to go have some fun tomorrow.``

“Looks like we're having to have some more similar wind tomorrow, which is nice, that's how the golf course is supposed to play. The first two days, it did not exactly show its teeth. It's a good test out there today and I think tomorrow, with those conditions, it's going to be fun. It's going to, someone is going to have to go out and earn it.”

While Dantorp chases his first European Tour win, Russell Knox kept hopes of a homegrown victory alive with a round of 66 to get to 11 under par alongside English pair Aaron Rai and Tyrrell Hatton.

“I played well today. I was happy. I felt good,`` said Knox. ``The first few holes, I didn't hole any putts but the putter heated up like it has been for the last two weeks. Nice to see the ball go in the hole. I needed the round I had to give myself a chance for tomorrow. I felt great today. I wasn't tired. I slept like a king last night. Was able to eat breakfast and lunch before my round. I feel good today. Obviously it would be a dream come true to win this. Other than winning a major, this is right up there with the tournament you really want to win the most.”

Another seven players, including 2008 Masters Tournament champion Trevor Immelman and fellow Major winner Justin Rose are one shot further back, while eight further players including American pair Charley Hoffman and Luke List are nine under par going into the final day on Scotland's Golf Coast.