Golf-Leader Oosthuizen hopes to be crowned King Louis in Morocco (Reuters)
March 20, 2010
By Bernie McGuire
RABAT, March 20 (Reuters) – South African Louis Oosthuizenis primed to end a seven-year wait for a maiden European Tourwin after storming two strokes clear of the field in the HassanII Trophy third round on Saturday.
The 27-year-old followed his record-equalling 64 on the BlueCourse at Dar Es Salam on Friday by compiling another 64 on theRed layout to finish on 20-under 198.
Oosthuizen, who has been second on three occasions withoutmanaging a breakthrough victory on the tour, recorded 10 birdiesand one bogey on Saturday.
“I felt like I hit the ball further with most of my clubsand my putting was good again,” he told reporters.
“It was nice to have 10 birdies on my card, that doesn’thappen every day. I am doing a few putting drills at the momentand it seems to be working so I just have to carry on doingthat.”
Britain’s Rhys Davies is also hoping to clinch his first winafter a seven-birdie 68 left him second on 200.
Two weeks ago Davies led the Malaysian Open before ending ina share of third place.
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“I am feeling really comfortable being in position again towin for the first time,” said the Welshman. “This is my secondtournament on the bounce where I am right in the mix and I’menjoying it.
“It’s good to be at the top and it’s good to be playing withthese world class players. Hopefully I can go that little bitbetter than I did in Malaysia and beat them tomorrow.”
Frenchman Thomas Levet (68) is tied for third on 202 withSouth African Thomas Aiken (67).
Levet has competed in the tournament several times and ishoping local knowledge will help him secure a sixth tourvictory.
“I am excited about tomorrow as I know the course verywell,” he said. “I am a little bit behind but four strokes arenot too much to make up.
“We were on fire today and it’s amazing how low people shotbut I have the game for it. My game is good, I’ve done it beforeand it’s going to be difficult for some guys because theyhaven’t won before.”
(Editing by Tony Jimenez. To query or comment on this storyemail sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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