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Aphibarnrat Grabs Shenzhen Lead Despite Late Woes

(Reuters) - Kiradech Aphibarnrat dropped three shots in his last two holes but will still take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Shenzhen International as the Thai bids for his second European Tour title.

Aphibarnrat birdied nine of his first 13 holes and had a five-shot advantage before the 17th when his putting let the 25-year-old down.

The 2013 Malaysian Open champion double bogeyed the par-five hole and dropped another shot at the last to sit 12-under after his round of 68.

"I've been striking the ball so well in the first three rounds.