SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Graeme McDowell and Gareth Maybin of Northern Ireland have a four-shot lead after a windy third round at the Andalucia Masters sent scores soaring upward.
McDowell, the U.S. Open champion, shot a 1-over 72, while Maybin had a 70 to reach 6 under Saturday. Conditions were so difficult that only six players were under par at the end of a day that began with 13 in minus territory.
Damien McGrane of Ireland shot a 70 to reach 2 under and grab a share of third with Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain, who had a 71.
Martin Kaymer, who needs to win or finish second at Valderrama to take Tiger Woods’ place atop the world rankings, improved on his first two rounds, but his 70 still left him nine shots off the lead.
