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Thorbjorn Olesen three clear after three rounds of Perth International

By Allsports.com.gh
Sports News Thorbjorn Olesen three clear after three rounds of Perth International
OCT 25, 2014 LISTEN

The Dane's last and only success on the Tour came at the Sicilian Open in April 2012, but Olesen is in a strong position to clinch victory in Australia after a five-under 67 at Lake Karrinyup Country Club on Saturday.

Olesen, who had been tied for the lead along with John Wade after the opening day and was second at the halfway stage, made a strong start to his round with three birdies in the first four holes.

He picked up further shots at the 11th, 12th and 14th before a bogey on 15 tarnished his scorecard slightly.

Olesen is now 16 under for the tournament, with breathing space ahead of Sihwan Kim, who needs a top-two finish to retain his European Tour card.

The South Korean boosted his chances with a 69 on Saturday. James Morrison, who shot a course-record 63 the day before, matched Kim's effort and remains a shot further back in third.

Overnight leader Peter Whiteford carded six bogeys in his three-over 75 as he fell to back to six-way tie for seventh, while the round of the day went to Peter Uihlein, who shot 65 to move up to fourth, five behind the leader.

Despite having a clear advantage heading into the final day's play, Olesen warned the rest of the field that he had been far from his best on Saturday.

"I tried to go out there and be aggressive like I did the first two days, but I didn't have the game," he said. "I didn't feel good - I was struggling out there. I made some great up and downs to keep it going.

"It was a fight all the way through, but I still had fun and I was fighting all the way. Five under is a great score.

"It's been a couple of years since I won, so definitely I'll feel the nerves. I've been in contention in big tournaments and I know how it feels. But it'll be great to get that victory, so it'll definitely be on my mind.

"I just want to be out there [on Sunday], be aggressive, and have fun."

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