Qatar Masters: Jorge Campillo takes lead into final day with Sami Valimaki, Robert MacIntyre chasing

Jorge Campillo is one ahead of Sami Valimaki with one hole of his third round remaining, while Robert MacIntyre is still a shot back in third; Watch the final round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters live on Sky Sports Golf on Sunday from 9am

Jorge Campillo was the man to be caught when play was stopped due to darkness during day three of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.

The Spaniard, who won the event in 2020, was among the players who had to return to the course early on day three to complete their second round after weather problems earlier in the tournament.

Jorge Campillo tops the leaderboard at the weather-affected Commercial Bank Qatar Masters

Campillo blasted four birdies in eight holes to sign for a second round of 65, before making another four on the front nine in round three to hit the front. Further gains at the 10th and 16th took Campillo to 16 under par and he safely parried the 17th just as the horn sounded at 4.47pm local time due to fading light.

The 37-year-old, who had 10 birdies and no bogeys in 25 holes on Saturday, will resume one shot ahead of Sami Valimaki when he returns to play the final hole of his third round on Sunday morning.

Valimaki posted a third straight 67 and ended his third round with a birdie at the 18th in near darkness to move to 15 under, while Scottish Ryder Cup star Robert MacIntyre is one shot further back with two holes remaining to go off his rounds. .

“Throughout the course I’ve had to deal with the fatigue in the afternoon, the very early morning and how the wind has changed,” Valimaki said. “It’s turned around quite a bit today, almost on every hole. I’m going to try to win the tournament, it’s been a long time, so hopefully I’ll get back in the circle.”

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An emotional Alex Levy reflects on a tough day when he missed the cut at the Qatar Masters, meaning he will now have to attend Q School for his playing card

Scott Jamieson is among those to have another stroke back after firing eight birdies in his last 10 holes on Saturday, giving his chances of retaining his DP World Tour card a huge boost. Jamieson came into the final event of the regular season in 119th place on the Race to Dubai rankings and needs a good result to move into the top 116.

Play resumes at 7.40am on Sunday with the final round played with a two tee start.

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