Golf Championship Lead
Casey Jarvis extends his lead to two shots after a brilliant third round at St Andrews.
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Jarvis said the week could restore his confidence late in the season after he struggled in two recent links events, adding that his closing 66 at The Open helped him believe he could contend on links courses.
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Jarvis was overlooked for the International team at the Presidents Cup, despite being considered as its final selection; the article also notes that he had a top-six finish at The Open.
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Jarvis is aiming to become only the second South African to win the Dunhill Links Championship; Branden Grace was the first, in 2012.
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Defending champion Robert MacIntyre shot a 65 at Kingsbarns to move within three shots of the lead. Tournament officials had reprimanded him the previous day after he lost his temper at drone operators.
South African Casey Jarvis extended his lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to two shots on Saturday, posting an 18-under par total after a third-round 65 at St Andrews. Golfweek reports that Jarvis began the day with an eagle, holing out from 103 yards on his opening hole, and has improved his score each day across three courses. England's Matthew Jordan sits in second place at 16 under, with defending champion Robert MacIntyre three shots back.
A Perfect Start at the Old Course
Jarvis's eagle on hole one set the tone for another strong performance at St Andrews. Golf Digest Middle East notes that he shot a seven-under 65 at the Old Course, maintaining his aggressive play from earlier rounds. His front-nine at Kingsbarns on Friday produced six birdies in seven holes, helping him build the lead that now stands at two shots heading into Sunday's final round.
Building Toward a Third DP World Tour Win
Jarvis is chasing his third DP World Tour victory of the season. Golf Digest Middle East reports he has already won the Kenya Open and South African Open in consecutive weeks. A Dunhill Links title would make him only the second South African to win the championship—Branden Grace claimed it in 2012. The 24-year-old said the week could restore his confidence late in the season after struggling in recent links events.
Jordan Keeps Pressure With Solid Round
Matthew Jordan of England remains in contention, two shots behind Jarvis. Yahoo Sports Canada reports that Jordan carded a six-under-par 66 to reach 16 under for the tournament. His consistent play keeps pressure on Jarvis heading into the final round, with only 18 holes separating the leader from a fierce chase for the title.
MacIntyre Closes the Gap Despite Controversy
Defending champion Robert MacIntyre shot a 65 at Kingsbarns to move within three shots of the lead. Golfweek notes that tournament officials had reprimanded MacIntyre the previous day after he lost his temper at drone operators. Despite the incident, the Scotsman remains a threat heading into Sunday and could challenge Jarvis's two-shot cushion.
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