Tom Lewis leads by two points in Abu Dhabi Challenge

tom lewis He will lead by two shots going into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Challenge after an impressive 4-under third round at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.

As the temperature climbed in Abu Dhabi, so did the Englishman, who moved up to 17 under after a 68 at the National, two strokes ahead of the overnight leader Joshua Grenville-Wood who finished second at 15 under par.

The two-time DP World Tour champion entered the turn at 2-under par on the day with three birdies and a bogey on the front nine, followed by two more birdies to put him in the He is on pole ahead of the final round, when he will aim for a second European Challenge Tour title.

“I’m very happy with today’s round,” he said. “It’s been a long time since I’ve played three rounds of golf, so it’s nice to be here today and finish strong.

“There’s always a period in your bout where you’re going to struggle a little bit. I did feel that and I felt some pressure myself, but I think it’s important for me to continue my work tomorrow.”

The 2011 Walker Cup player had a top-10 finish at Abu Dhabi Golf Club at the 2019 HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship, one of the DP World Tour’s Rolex Series events, and he was able to finish in the third round Use field experience to your advantage.

“It’s very windy today,” he said. “I’ve been feeling like everything’s been a breeze. I’ve had some yardage where I’m not feeling well, so I’ve had to make some distance and I’ve managed my game well. It’s been hot, but it’s nice to be out here , I am very satisfied with today’s performance.

“I made some good putts and missed a few putts, but hopefully tomorrow is another good day. I’m going to make some mistakes, but hopefully I can make some birdies too.

“It helps to get a two-shot lead, but it can turn around in one hole. I want to go out and be under par on the front nine and under par on the back nine because if that doesn’t work, I’m Still going to be happy with what I did this week.”

five time challenge tour winner Ricardo Gouvia 6-under 66, tied for third with Spain Ivan Cantero Gutierrez and South Africa wil kninable 13 under par.

south african brandon stone Welshman is sixth at 11 under Stuart ManleyBritish steven brown and the French tom willant ranked seventh.

The final round kicks off at 6.45am local time, with Lewis teeing off in the final group with Glenville-Wood and Gouvia at 8.45am.