Singapore, 14-11-2015
Siddikur shares the lead, Chikka shoots day's best for tied third at The World Classic Championship
Bangladesh’s Siddikur Rahman shared the third round lead along with Malaysia’s Nicholas Fung at two-under-211 at the inaugural World Classic Championship at Laguna National on Saturday.
PGTI member Siddikur broke par for the first time with a two-under-69 to stay two shots ahead of the chasing pack.
India’s Chikkarangappa S continued his push for his maiden win on the Asian Tour by signing for the day’s joint best score of four-under-67 to share third place with Thailand’s Danthai Boonma and Berry Henson of the United States at even-par-213 at the US$750,000 Asian Tour event.
Siddikur, who came close to lifting his third Asian Tour title in India last week, has another chance at glory this week at The World Classic Championship.
After rounds of 71 and 71, the Bangladeshi’s patience was finally rewarded when he returned with a red number on his card.
“Honestly, I really enjoyed my round today. I gave myself very good chances out there. I managed to grab those chances and came back with a low score. I’m really happy with how I played today.
“This is not an easy course. You have to be patient. It will be the same tomorrow. We are all tired and I think the player who has the most stamina and a good mental game will have the chance to win tomorrow,” said Siddikur.
Chikka also has another opportunity to redeem himself, having fought his way into contention but then running out of steam in India last week.
The two-time Asian Development Tour winner posted his best score of 67 following rounds of 76 and 70 and believes he can be counted as another likely contender for The World Classic Championship.
“My scores have been improving everyday which is great. I’m confident with my game and I’ve been playing well. I didn’t putt well on the first day and even yesterday, the putts were not falling in but I made sure I hit a lot of greens to shoot a one-under in the second round.
“I played good last week too but I just didn’t manage to hang in there on the last few holes. I know my game is in shape and I’m very confident with how things are going,” said the Indian.
Jyoti Randhawa, who shot a three-under-68 in round three, was tied ninth at two-over-215.
Khalin Joshi and Gaganjeet Bhullar were in tied 21st at four-over-217 while Shiv Kapur and Rashid Khan were a further two shots back in tied 31st.
Abhijit Singh Chadha and SSP Chawrasia shared 46th place at eight-over-221 and Shubhankar Sharma was a further shot back in tied 52nd. Chiragh Kumar occupied tied 58th at 10-over-223.
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