Joost Luiten cards a bogey-free 65, holds 3-shot lead at BMW

MUNICH — Joost Luiten carded a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Saturday to match his lowest spherical of the season and take a three-shot lead into the ultimate spherical of the BMW International Open.

The 37-year-old Luiten is in prime place at 14 beneath to assert his seventh European tour win – his first since 2018. Dutch compatriot Daan Huizing was his nearest challenger after a 66 within the third spherical.

Daniel Hillier of New Zealand, Thriston Lawrence of South Africa and Ryder Cup vice-captain Edoardo Molinari of Italy had been tied for third at 10 beneath.

“At the moment was just about flawless,” Luiten mentioned. “I did not actually get into hassle that a lot and if I did miss the golf green I hit an incredible shot and nonetheless created a birdie probability. I made some good birdies coming down the final 4 or 5 holes.

“It might imply lots to me to win however that is not simply me, that is all people. I have to preserve my head cool.”