Zander Lombard holds narrow lead at Ras Al Khaimah

Pádraig Harrington reached 11 under par after six birdies at Al Hamra GC, but four bogeys on the last eight holes prove costly for the Dubliner
Zander Lombard holds narrow lead at Ras Al Khaimah

Zander Lombard plays his second shot into the second green during the third round of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images

Zander Lombard fired a flawless 63 in the third round of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship to head into the final day with a one-shot lead as he goes in search of a first DP World Tour title.

The 28-year-old South African went into the weekend four shots off the lead but made six birdies on the front nine on Saturday to catapult himself into contention.

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