Golf:Sergio Garcia's golfing revival continued today when he took over the lead in the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama.
Six days after his first victory for almost three years with an amazing 11-stroke margin on his home course in Castellon, the 31-year-old Spanish star moved from three behind to two ahead with a four-under-par 67.
Needing to win again to qualify for this coming week’s HSBC world championship in China, Garcia is on the six under par mark of 207 with a round to go.
Compatriot Miguel Angel Jimenez (68) and Swede Christian Nilsson, who had a joint best-of-the-week 65, are tied for second at four under.
Overnight leader Richie Ramsay is three back after closing with two bogeys for a 73 — and nobody else is below par following a day that saw defending champion Graeme McDowell take 81.
Shane Lowry carded a level-par 71 to finish the day on one over and a share of sixth spot. A good round on Sunday would all but ensure his place amongst the top 60 that will make it to the Race to Dubai season-ending event. The Offalyman is presently in 63rd position in the rankings. Peter Lawrie carded a 76 to fall back to six over.
