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Coetzee grabs one-shot lead in Mauritius Open

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George Coetzee of South Africa hits a tee shot on the 21st hole at TPC Harding Park on May 1, 2015 in San Francisco, California (AFP Photo/Christian Petersen)

Port Louis (Mauritius) (AFP) - South African George Coetzee takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the inaugural Mauritius Open following a bogey-free third round of 65 on Saturday.

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The 28-year-old two-time European Tour winner is one clear of compatriot Thomas Aiken and Denmark's halfway leader Thorbjorn Olesen at Heritage Golf Club.

Coetzee produced a stunning front nine, pitching in for eagle from the fairway on the seventh hole, following birdies on the second and fifth, before a further gain on the ninth.