Zander Lombard takes lead with flawless round

Ras Al Khaimah Championship R3

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.

“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.

“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.”

Lombard is still seeking his maiden victory on the DP World Tour.

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

Dane Rasmus Højgaard saved par at his final hole in spite of finding the water and lies in second place after closing with a 68.

Englands 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.

Defending champion Nicolai Højgaard is tied in fifth place at 12-under alongside Swedens Alexander Björk.

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ARNAUS, Adri-11696967
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OLESEN, Thorbjørn-10726866
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KIMSEY, Nathan-9687168
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FOX, Ryan-9677268
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RITCHIE, JC-4726971
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OTAEGUI, Adrian-4727070
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HIDALGO, Angel-3726972
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62IWASAKI, Aguri-2746872
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BRUN, Julien+27472-
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RETDHORSEY, David+1---
Updated: February 4, 2023
Ras Al Khaimah Championship 2023
Date: 2nd February - 5th February, 2023
Location: Al Hamra GC, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Purse: $2,000,000