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Spanish golfer Manuel Elvira has exuded confidence ahead of the final round of the DP Golf Tour Magical Kenya Open as he looks forward to playing with his brother more.
Joint leader Manuel Elvira has exuded confidence as he heads to the final round of the DP World Tour Magical Kenya Open presented by Absa Bank Kenya happening at the Muthaiga Golf Club.
The Spaniard started off his Day One with a one-under-par 70 score before impressing his fans on Day Two with a five-under-par 66 score. Day Three has seen him rise through the ranks to lead with a score of four-under-par 67.
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17:23 - 24.02.2024
GOLF MKO: 'I'm doing it for East Africa'- Ugandan Golfer Ronald Rugumayo declares after making the cut
Ugandan golfer Ronald Rugumayo is planning to make East Africa shine after making history at the ongoing Magical Kenya Open tournament presented by Absa Bank Kenya.
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After finishing Day Three on a high, the Spaniard is confident of getting better results on the final day of the tournament.
He also expressed excitement to be playing alongside his brother, Nacho Elvira who has also made the cut to the final day.
In an interview, he said: “The day was really good and I was in position most of the time. I also gave myself as many chances as I could and capitalised on the clear chances."
“Obviously being on top with my brother feels really nice and I hope we play together tomorrow but it’s a bit complicated. Overall, I’m really happy for the both of us.”
Meanwhile, Darius Van Driel of the Netherlands, who is also leading alongside Elvira, has insisted that he is under no pressure going into the last round of the showpiece.
The Netherlands’ pro has led the event from Day One and he admitted that he will just play his game and hit the fairways more despite having his lead threatened by a three-way tie on Friday.
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09:31 - 24.02.2024
GOLF Foreign golfers in awe of Mutahi Kibugu's style of play at the Magical Kenya Open
Two foreign golfers have expressed their admiration towards the style of play that Kenyan youngster Mutahi Kibugu's style of play despite being knocked in the early stages.
His lead has also been threatened by Elvira, who seems to mean business and is coming up slowly with the hope of walking away with the top prize.
ROUND 3 LEADERBOARD
1=Darius VAN DRIEL (NED) 66, 69, 68= 203 (-10)
1= Manuel ELVIRA (ESP) 70, 66, 67 = 203 (-10)
2= Connor SYME (SCO) -8 67, 68, 70=205 (-8)
2= Joe DEAN (ENG) 68 69 68 =205 (-8)
2=Ryan VAN VELZEN (RSA) 67 71 67 - 205 (-8)
6= Tapio PULKKANEN (FIN) 67, 68, 71 = 206 (-7)
6=Sam HUTSBY(ENG) 69, 67, 70 = 206 (-7)
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