CHIANGMAI, Thailand (AP) — Thailand’s Prayad Marksaeng shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a five-stroke lead after the third round of the Asian Tour’s Chiangmai Classic.
Prayad had an 18-under 198 total at Alpine Golf Resort.
Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee and Australia’s Matthew Stieger were tied for second.
Four-time major champion Ernie Els was eight strokes back after a 66.
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