Higgo hits the heights to lead on Gran Canaria

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Garrick Higgo of South Africa plays his second shot on the 18th hole during day Three of the Gran Canaria Open at Meloneras Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images

Scotland's Connor Syme followed up the lowest round of his professional career by matching the second best as he put himself in a strong position to win a first European Tour title at the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open.

The 25-year-old equalled the course record with a 61 on day two and took just one more blow in round three to move to 16 under and sit two shots behind leader Garrick Higgo.