Jamie Donaldson holds slender lead after third round of Cyprus Open

'I played nicely today, have played good for three rounds. Tomorrow is the most important day'

Jamie Donaldson has plenty of players breathing down his neck in Cyprus. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Jamie Donaldson will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Open as he looks to complete a remarkable comeback six years on from sealing the winning point for Europe at the Ryder Cup.

After claiming a third win in as many seasons at the Czech Masters to seal his place on Paul McGinley’s team in 2014, Donaldson’s approach into the 15th at Gleneagles in the singles finished a foot from the hole, bringing a concession from Keegan Bradley and securing the vital point as Europe won 16.5-11.5