NEW DELHI -- Raphael Jacquelin of France shot par 72 in
windy conditions Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after three
rounds of the Indian Masters.
An eagle on the 14th hole helped Jacquelin overcome three bogeys
for a 6-under 210 total at the Delhi Golf Club.
Overnight leader Damien McGrane (75), Jose Manuel Lara (71) and
Graeme McDowell (73) were one shot back. Ernie Els shot a 69, good
for a six-way tie for 10th.
Els has slowly improved throughout the tournament after scores
of 75 and 70. His opening round included a quadruple-bogey 9.
"Swinging 75 on the first day was really disappointing," Els
said. "I made a 9 and that cost me four shots on one hole. If it
wasn't for that hole, I would've had a really good chance.
"I'm swinging well and playing quite consistently, but
struggling a little bit on the greens. I'm having a tough time
reading the putts."