England’s Callum Tarren retains a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship at the Royal Golf Club. Tarren began the third day with a two-stroke lead and had a roller-coaster round, ultimately signing for an even-par 72 to stay at 13 under par.
The leaderboard is crammed tight, with eleven players within three shots of Tarren. At 12 under par are close behind him, Spain’s Pablo Larrazábal, Italy’s Francesco Laporta, and fellow Englishmen Dan Brown and Brandon Robinson Thompson. This congestion at the top sets up for a dramatic finale on Sunday where any of these contenders could steal victory.
Tarren’s third round was a tale of highs and lows. After a steady start with three pars, he ignited his round with birdies on the 4th, 6th, and 7th holes, forging four-shot lead. Bogeys on the 8th, 11th, and 12th holes ate into his lead, letting others bridge the gap. Reviewing his game, Tarren, who is in a frustration-filled mood about losing opportunities, he said, “Final group tomorrow again and I have the lead so there’s lots of positives to take from it.”
As the championship approaches its climax, the battle promises to be a thrilling one for royal golfers watching at the Royal Golf Club, as some rising golfing stars battle for top honors. The title of the championship is likely to have some high drama and great golf as players compete.
