Andy Ogletree (US) shot a third round 66 for a 54 hole score of 208, eight under par, and a five shot lead in the $2.5 million International Series – Qatar on the Asian Tour.

The wind was stilling blowing strong and is forecast to continue for tomorrow’s final round.

24 year-old Ogletree (US), a winner at the International Series – Egypt in November last year, again on the Asian Tour, stands in sixth place on the 2023 Asian Tour Order of Merit, was three shots back after 36 holes.

Ogletree shot a round consisting of four birdies and an eagle on hole 10, with nines of 34 and 32 in the best round of the week.

The leader hit 17 of 18 greens in regulation and only missed the par three eighth with his tee shot and followed that up with an impressive 31 putts considering the challenging conditions.

Ogletree is the only player in the field to break par in all three rounds to date with two 71’s prior to making the cut.

In second place is second round leader Suradit Yongcharoenchai (Thai) who could only manage a 74 to be on three under par 213.

Only five players are under par for three rounds of the 70 in the field to make the cut.

Regional based players to make the cut and having played their third rounds include: Shiv Kapur (Ind) +8, Issa Abouelela (Am. Egypt) +10, Jeev Milkha Singh (Ind) +12 alongside Saudi AlSharif (Pro, KSA).