Casey Jarvis has taken a two-shot lead into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. The South African golfer carded a seven-under-par 65 on the Old Course to move to 18-under, two strokes ahead of Englishman Matthew Jordan and Poland's Adrian Meronk. Jarvis's round included an eagle on his approach from 103 yards and five birdies. He will attempt to secure his third DP World Tour win of the season on Sunday.
Jarvis's fine form at the links event has put him in a strong position to claim his third DP World Tour title of the season. He is chasing his first win at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, with the tournament played across three courses - Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, and St Andrews. The final round will be hosted at St Andrews on Sunday. Jarvis's performance has earned him a chance to cap off a brilliant week in Scotland.
Matthew Jordan and Adrian Meronk are joint second place, having shot the joint-best round of the day with a nine-under 63 at Kingsbarns. Jordan carded a bogey-free 66 during his third round at Kingsbarns, while Meronk also shot a 63 to stay in contention. The chasing pack will look to make a move on Sunday as Jarvis attempts to seal his third DP World Tour win of the season.
Belgian Thomas Detry is at 15-under after a seven-under 65 at St Andrews, while Denmark's Jacob Skov Olesen lies four shots off the lead. Olesen fired a nine-under 63 at Kingsbarns, but will need a strong final round to challenge Jarvis for the title. The competition is expected to be fierce on Sunday as the golfers battle for the championship.
Jarvis expressed his excitement about taking the lead into the final round, saying he has "goosebumps" about playing at St Andrews on Sunday. He admitted to feeling in control of his game and is looking forward to enjoying the experience. Jarvis will aim to make the most of his opportunity and secure his third DP World Tour win of the season.
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is one of the most prestigious events on the DP World Tour. The tournament has a rich history, with past winners including some of the biggest names in golf. This year's event has seen strong performances from several golfers, including Jarvis, Jordan, and Meronk. The final round on Sunday will determine the champion.
Jarvis will look to continue South Africa's dominance on the DP World Tour, which has seen eight wins so far this season. Thriston Lawrence's recent play-off victory at the Omega European Masters was the latest example of South African success. Jarvis will aim to join that list and bring more glory to South African golf.
Key points
- Casey Jarvis leads the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by two strokes heading into the final round at St Andrews.
- Jarvis carded a seven-under-par 65 on the Old Course to move to 18-under.
- The final round will be hosted at St Andrews on Sunday, with Jarvis looking to secure his third DP World Tour win of the season.
