SYDNEY: Australian John Senden holed an eagle and two birdies on his back nine holes yesterday to lead England’s Justin Rose by two shots heading into the final round of OneAsia’s Australian Open at The Lakes.
Senden came home strongly for a two-under par 70 for a seven-under 209 and to hold the advantage over world number four Rose going into today’s final 18 holes.
Senden, the first-round leader, ignited his round with a brilliant eagle three on the par-5 11th.
“Winning the national Open is always a dream, but there is a long way to go,” Senden said.
“I have to concentrate on what I do. It would be my best year but the last two years have been pretty good.”
Rose could have been leading at the end of the third round if it wasn’t for closing with back-to-back bogeys in an otherwise solid 70.
The Englishman had been playing immaculately with four birdies in his first 12 holes before coming to grief at the last two holes in blustery winds.
“It got progressively tougher as the day went on,” Rose said.
“Towards the end of the round it was tough even to tap in. From three feet you would be buffeted around. It took a very good putt to get the ball in the hole.” AFP
