Ashok Kumar maintains lead

Ashok Kumar played a five-under Round III to be 15-under 201. A couple of just-missed putts at the beginning of the round were unable to do any harm and he managed to keep his nose ahead all through at PGTI meet at the Golden Greens golf club.

But it was a few mis-hits at crucial moments from Digvijay Singh, who finished the day on eleven-under for three rounds8212;four-under for the day8212;to be placed sole second, that saved Ashok8217;s top position. SSP Chowrasia gave up his overnight second spot, finishing the day at 10-under 206. Gaganjeet Bhullar, in his rookie season, shot a six-under 66, the best round of the day, propelling him into the leadergroup for the final day. Gaurav Ghei shot four-under with five birdies and a bogey on the par-four 14th.