McGovern maintains challenge in Sardinia

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.

Englishman Wesselingh fired a five-under-par 67 to maintain his position at the top of the leaderboard after sharing the halfway lead with fellow countryman Brian Rimmar.