Zander Lombard started the day four shots behind the lead but produced nine birdies in a flawless round to close with a 63 and a one shot lead at 16-under in the Ras Al Khaimah Championship.<\/p>\n

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“It feels good. I did a lot of things really good. Just kept it steady, kept it solid and managed to hole a few putts and get some good momentum going,” said the South African.<\/p>\n

“Nine under par, you don’t shoot that every day but I felt solid straight out the blocks – I started birdie-par-birdie – and I just kept the mistakes off the card and that’s the key to a good round.”<\/p>\n

Lombard is still seeking his maiden victory on the DP World Tour.<\/p>\n

“I’ve knocked on a lot of doors so it would be good to get over the line (for a win), but we\u2019ll see what happens tomorrow.”<\/p>\n

Dane Rasmus H\u00f8jgaard saved par at his final hole in spite of finding the water and lies in second place after closing with a 68.<\/p>\n

England‘<\/a>s Daniel Gavins carded a bogey-free 68 to move into third place at 14-under followed by France’s Matthieu Pavon (67) in fourth at 13-under.<\/p>\n

Defending champion Nicolai H\u00f8jgaard is tied in fifth place at 12-under alongside Sweden‘<\/a>s Alexander Bj\u00f6rk.<\/p>\n

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