Noren produced a masterclass in how to avoid a bogey, his long game was not as good as he would have wanted at times but despite some sticky spots he kept a clean card with no bogeys and 6 birdies.
Alex Noren makes another first class escape at the 11th
A great finish with 3 birdies in the last 4 holes produced his second successive 65 and a 3 shot lead. If the tournament comes down to the closing holes you would not want to bet against Noren as he has played the 17th and 18th in 6 under par for the first three rounds!
Richard Bland seemed conservative today and this will need to change on Sunday if he is to win in a field with many aggressive newcomers hungry for a win and prepared to take risks.
Bland dropped back today with some safe play.
The excitement around the course was not to do with birdies but when would the crowd see "Beeeeef" The was a remarkable atmosphere especially with young supporters desperate to shout Beef and find an opportunity for a high 5.
Beef on his way to the 5th tee
Even with his game under pressure an leaking shots Beef remained positive and smiled his way round the course interacting with the crowd.
Beef acknowledges the cheers at the 6th
What a loss it will be if he leaves these shores for the US PGA tour next year.
Pure British BEEF
Come on Beef we are all behind you, you bring a breath of fresh air to golf.
Beef, everybody loves him
I am looking forward to another great day of golf course photography and hoping for a BEEF charge early on. There are still 25 players within 6 shots of the lead............tough to pick a winner. Whatever happens we know who the crowd wanted to win.
