Martin builds advantage in South Africa

European golf’s man of the moment Pablo Martin extended his lead in the South Africa Open to three shots over the opening five holes of his third round at Pearl Valley today.

Winner of last week’s Alfred Dunhill Championship, the 23-year-old Spaniard was two in front at halfway and after saving par from 18 feet at the second he made a 25-footer at the next and then two-putted the long fifth for another birdie.