Thailand’s veteran golf star Thaworn Wiratchant pulled away from the pack to take a three-shot lead after the third round of Malaysia’s Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters on Friday.
The 45-year-old produced a golfing masterclass with a four-under-par 68, pushing him to the brink of a record 14th Asian Tour title.
Swedish rookie Jesper Kennegard moved into second place after hitting a 67, while second round co-leader Michael Tran of Vietnam slipped back to third place with American Jonathan Moore and Filipino newcomer Jhonnel Ababa.
After two birdies through seven holes at Kota Permai Golf and Country Club, Thaworn dropped three shots on the eighth and ninth holes before fighting back in style.
A 60-foot monster putt for birdie on the 10th got him back on track as he pulled clear of the field, according to an Asian Tour press release.
