|
 Briton Lewton fired three straight birdies from the fifth and
capitalised on the strong start to card a two-under-par 70 for a
three-day total of four-under-par 212 at the challenging Taiwan Golf
and Country Club's Tamsui course.
Filipino Antonio Lascuna signed for a second straight 69 to move
into a share of second place, one shot behind, alongside overnight
leader Adilson Da Silva of Brazil, who posted a 72.
"I think I've learnt to play the golf course a little bit after
missing the cuts in the last two years," Lewton told reporters.
"The grass here in Taiwan is very different from what I grew up
playing on back home in England. It has taken me a few rounds to get
used to it," said the Englishman, who has posted two top-10 finishes
this season and hopes to translate the good form into a victory.
"It had been good for me so far. I enjoyed the course, the weather
and being in Taiwan. I am just going to stick to the same game plan
tomorrow and continue to do what I've been doing," the 31-year-old
added.
Lascuna finds himself in prime position to overcome the heartbreak
of losing in a playoff to Thailand's Chapchai Nirat in Malaysia two
weeks ago as he just missed out on claiming a maiden Asian Tour
title.
[to top of second column] |
"I was really excited after the front nine but I kind of lost the
momentum after the bogey on the 12th hole," said the Filipino, whose
flawless front nine included five birdies.
"Overall, I am still very happy with my round. I don't want to give
myself any pressure tomorrow. I just want to enjoy my game and try
my best," the 43-year-old added. (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty;
Editing by John O'Brien)
[© 2014 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.]
Copyright 2014 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
 |
