Keith Horne birdied his final four holes for a two stroke lead in the Telkom PGA Championship on a day when almost everyone made a run at the lead.
European Tour Member Horne looked every bit the experienced professional he is as he carved out a patient 67 for the lead on 16 under par at Country Club Johannesburg.
Darren Fichardt, Alex Haindl and second round leader Dean Burmester are his nearest challengers on 14 under, while James Kamte is in a group three off the pace.
But it was Horne’s experience that shone through on Saturday as he had to weather a slow start.
“It was a patient round,” he said. “I drove the ball well, but wasn’t making any birdies out there. I tried to stay patient, and fortunately it finally happened on the last few holes. I felt like it was a bit of a struggle out there and I came through it with a 67, so I’m feeling quite confident.”
