Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Welshman Rhys Davies share the lead of the Maybank Malaysian Open following the third day's play at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Welshman Rhys Davies share the lead of the Maybank Malaysian Open following the third day's play at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.
Davies shot a one-under-par 71, while Aphibarnrat enjoyed an excellent end to his round, hitting three birdies over the final four holes. The pair hold a one-shot lead over four others.
KJ Choi, Soren Hansen, Thongchai Jaidee and 18-year-old Noh Seung-yul all lie on 10-under, with South Korean Seung-yul having carded a fine 67.
Spaniard Alejandro Canizares and Sweden's Johan Edfors are a shot further adrift.
Joint-leader Davies is excited about the prospect of fighting for what would be his maiden career victory.
"It's good pressure to be up there. If I shoot the best score tomorrow then I win, that's a good thing," he told the European Tour's official website following Saturday's action.
"There are a number of great players up there so it is up to me to worry about my own game and try not to worry about them. If I score lower than them then I will come out on top."
Ireland's Peter Lawrie is in with a good chance of a strong result, sitting seven shots off the lead (-4) in a share of 18th place, with his countryman, Gary Murphy (+13), having missed Saturday's cut.