Brendan McGovern maintained his challenge for a high placing in the Starwood PGA of Europe Championship at the Pevero Golf Club in Sardinia with a third round 70 but the Headfort Club professional is still nine shots behind leader Paul Wesselingh.

Brendan McGovern leads the Irish challenge in Sardinia at the halfway stage in the Starwood PGA of Europe Championship after rounds of 70 and 75.