Berry\u2019s (72-62-70) three-day total of 12-under 204 gave him a one-shot advantage at the top in the HotelPlanner Tour and PGTI joint-sanctioned event. Austria\u2019s Lukas Nemecz (67-70-68) climbed from tied fourth to second position following his score of 68 in round three. India\u2019s Om Prakash Chouhan (66-68-73), the overnight joint leader, carded a 73 on Saturday to slip four places to tied fifth position at nine-under 207.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 19-year-old Joshua Berry, who was the overnight joint leader along with Om Prakash Chouhan, made two early bogeys on Saturday. Joshua then roared back into contention by adding four birdies to his card, including three in quick succession between the 14th and 17th. He converted a 35-footer for a birdie on the ninth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Berry, who secured DP World Tour playing status at Qualifying School in 2023 as an amateur and then did so again as a professional in 2024, felt patience was crucial on a challenging day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt was a bit of a grind. It was brutal out there at times, but I\u2019m proud of how I came back. I think the front nine is a little trickier than the back nine, where you get a few more chances, but on the front nine, you\u2019ve got to just stick in there. There are some meaty par fours, so you\u2019ve got to stay patient,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBecause of the heat, the ball is going absolutely miles, and the greens are firm. If you miss a fairway, it could go anywhere, so you\u2019ve got to keep it in play. It was definitely trickier playing in the afternoon today. We\u2019re teeing off earlier tomorrow, so hopefully I can take advantage of that,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 38-year-old Om Prakash Chouhan, who won on the HotelPlanner Tour and at the RCGC in 2023, made a couple of birdies on Saturday but also dropped three bogeys.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been striking the ball well as I made eight greens in regulation over the first nine holes. However, it was a poor day with the putter for me. I just couldn\u2019t get into my putting rhythm and was having trouble reading the greens,\" Chouhan said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe key on the final day will be finding my putting tempo early in the round. Once that happens, I have my plans in place on how to approach the last round,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Arjun Prasad was the next best Indian as he occupied tied 12th place at six-under 210 following his third round of 68 which featured an eagle, three birdies, and a bogey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe key on the final day will be finding my putting tempo early in the round. Once that happens, I have my plans in place on how to approach the last round,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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