Els heads Durban field

Overnight leader Ernie Els headed the South African Open by one shot after round three was played early today and three-time major winner will be aiming for another similar effort later this afternoon as he bids to secure a fifth title.

The South African carded five under par – a round of 64 after just 17 holes were being used at the Durban Country Club due to the par-three fourth hole being rendered unplayable – to move on to 19 under overall.