Els Leads Arnold Palmer Invitational By One Shot Heading Into Final Round
March 28, 2010 at 7:58 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
AHN Sports Staff
Orlando, FL, United States (AHN) – South African Ernie "The Big Easy "Els fired a 3-under 69 Saturday to take a one-shot advantage heading into the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida.
Els, three-time Grand Slam titlist, scored a 10-under 206 after three rounds to remain at the top of the leaderboard.
Els, the reigning WGC-CA Championship winner, is in good position to win consecutive PGA Tour events for the first time in seven years.
American Ben Cutis looks once again to overtake Els in the final round, after he failed to capitalize on a strong third-round start.<br />
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Curtis started the third-round flawlessly, before committing bogeys on the par-five 16th and par-three 17th.
He finished the third round at nine-under 207, one stroke behind Els.
American Chris Couch also played well in the round, carding a 3-under 69.
Italian Edoardo Molinari and American Kevin Na were tied in fourth place, scoring a 6-under 210.
American Jim Furyk recorded the best score in the round, firing a 3-under 66.
The reigning Transitions Championship titlist is currently tied for sixth place with a 5-under 211.<br />
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