Golf Channel · May 7, 2022
Thorbjorn Olesen finishes eagle-birdie, leads by 3 at British Masters
SUTTON COLDFIELD, England — Thorbjorn Olesen finished eagle-birdie to shoot 3-under 69 and take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the British Masters as he bids for his first win in four years amid a career rebuild.
The Danish golfer broke a four-way tie for the lead Saturday after almost holing his approach from 242 yards on the par-5 17th hole. He tapped in from two feet for his second eagle of the day and holed a birdie putt from 23 feet at the last.
Olesen was 11 under overall, with second-round leader Hurly Long (73) and Marcus Armitage (70) the nearest challengers at 8 under.
“I know how hard it is to win out here — it never comes easy,” Olesen said.