Trio in the hunt at golf’s Singapore Open

Trio in the hunt at golf’s Singapore Open


Fans can expect a thrilling final day at the US$2 million (S$2.6 million) Moutai Singapore Open on Nov 9, with three golfers – South Korea’s Lee Soo-min and Wang Jeung-hun, and United States’ James Piot – sharing the lead after the third round at the Singapore Island Country Club.

Lee, who started the day two shots ahead of the 68-strong field, had a blemish-free round on the New Course, posting three birdies, including a key shot on the par-five 18th to card a 69.

Wang and Piot posted five-under 67s for a three-day total of 15-under 201 to draw level with Lee ahead of the final round on Nov 9.

Japan’s Yosuke Asaji (65) and South Korea’s Kim Bio (67) are one shot back, with 2019 winner Jazz Janewattananond (68) of Thailand, Australia’s Kevin Yuan (69) and South Africa’s Ian Snyman (69) also in the mix.

Lee, 32, a former DP World Tour and Korean PGA Tour champion, said: ““It was really tough today, actually. On the front nine, I had good opportunities, but I made mistakes on a few putts, but still I shot two under.



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