Day three digest: Scandinavian Mixed Hosted by Henrik & Annika

Everything you need to know from round three in Sweden.

The girls were chasing history, the boys were chasing maiden wins and the wind was giving everyone the runaround on day three of the 2021 Scandinavian Mixed Hosted by Henrik & Annika.

Here is everything you need to know from Saturday in Gothenburg.

Hedwall set for one more ride on the roller coaster

Caroline Hedwall started the day with a one shot lead. Then she was behind. Then she was two ahead. Then she found the water at the 17th and was back in a four way share. What will tomorrow bring? Whatever it is, we're fairly sure the Solheim Cup star can take it in her stride. "I didn’t feel any pressure," she said. "It is tough conditions and anything can happen. I think I handled it really well and I had a bad start but fought back and I’m really proud of myself for keeping on fighting. I’m quite happy, 73 is not a bad score in these conditions, but with the finish that I had I’m not that happy right now. It feels good to still be up there and I’m looking forward to tomorrow."

Hewson keeping it fun

Alice Hewson could become the first female winner in European Tour history on Sunday but she won't be showing it. The Englishwoman made three birdies in her last four holes to share the lead and while she admits she'll be nervous, the 23-year-old intends to smile her way through her final round. "It was a lot of fun out there!" she said. "It was really, really tough, it has been windy all day and I got off to a bit of a slow start, so I’m really happy. I am having a lot of fun this week. That is something I have really worked on for the beginning of this season. Me and my caddie have a great time out there, we really try to crack jokes all day and focus on not taking the negatives from the shots. I think tomorrow I will probably be a bit nervous, especially on the first tee. We will try to stay relaxed and just one shot at a time and whatever happens happens.”

Rhys looking to Master the wind

Rhys Enoch made light of the very tough conditions to card a brilliant 66 and put himself right in contention for a first European Tour title. The Welshman, however, admits his swing does not necessarily suit breezy conditions and revealed he was taking inspiration from Masters Tournament champion Hideki Matsuyama to tame the gusts. "I can hit the ball a long way but I pull very hard from the top with my left arm," he said. "So when it's windy I really have to watch that so that's going to be my main focus, just that little bit of extra turn - like a Matsuyama feel from the top, with just that little pause, that little bit of patience."

Early start no problem for Scrivener

Jason Scrivener's alarm went off at 4am on Saturday but that did not stop the Australian from starting his day with an eagle and carding a 66 to get into a share of the lead. After a second and a third this season, could he finally break his European Tour duck? "Not normally (an early bird) but 4am alarm this morning, so it was an early start but a good way to start the round," he said. "Just enjoy the opportunity I think, I love the golf course and I’m starting to get a handle on it, so another good opportunity to win a golf tournament."

Hold on to your hats!

Literally. How windy was it? Just ask Ashley Chesters.

Mixed golf gets a celebrity endorsement

Former Westlife star Brian McFadden is a big golf fan having played at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and he has given his backing to this week's format.