American golfer Andrew Erickson shot to the lead at the UAE Challenge with a dazzling nine-under-par 63, equalling the course record in an electrifying third-round performance. The masterful round left him one shot ahead of the rest, well-placed for the final day.
Erickson’s faultless display consisted of a sequence of birdies and assured putting that left onlookers in disbelief. His capacity for remaining calm under duress and exploiting the condition of the course proved to be the clincher on Saturday.
The 28-year-old has been making headlines with his improvement in the Challenge Tour and this is his career highlight so far. Erickson has to resist a hotchpotch of challengers eager to douse his bid for victory with one round to go.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the last round, as the UAE Challenge is all set for a thrilling conclusion, with Erickson aiming to turn his solid lead into a victory for the ages.
