Quek in the driver's seat
Quincy Quek, who plays most of his golf on China Tour, is set for a year-end victory.
The much-heralded Singapore pro takes a three-shot lead into today's final round of the three-day SPGA Golf series, presented by AIM Ventures and FEC Golf Classic.
A one-under 71 at Batam's Tering Bay course yesterday saw Quek take over the lead from senior Poh Eng Wah (70 on Monday) and hold a good advantage over second-placed Mitchell Slorach (74) on a one-under 143 total.
Poh dropped to joint-third with Reagan Png (75) and Dino Kwek (75) after a disastrous 77 with no birdies.
Quek played four birdies and three bogeys in his round at the $25,000 tournament, the seventh and final leg of the SPGA Series.
The best round of the day came from rookie pro Johnson Poh, who shot a 70 with two birdies and the rest of the holes in regulation.
Meanwhile, Adi (75) has a massive eight-shot lead in the amateur division, over Alex Tarigan (77) and Rodeo (79).
Also in line for a triumphant finish today is senior division leader Freddy Leow (157), who has a nine-shot lead over Ahmad Sani.
The event was made possible by Tering Bay boss Morgan Tan, who provided discounted fees and accommodation.
The top-five finishers of the 2015 SPGA Order of Merit will gain exemption from the first round of the Asian Tour's Qualifying School next month.
LEADERBOARD:
143: Quincy Quek 72-71
146: Mitchell Slorach 72-74
147: Reagan Png 72-75, Poh Eng Wah 70-77, Dino Kwek 72-75
148: Goh Kun Yang 74-74
149: Johnson Poh 79-70
150: Jerome Ng 74-76, Peter Ang 76-74
151: V Thanggaraju 75-76, Koh Dengshan 76-75, M Murugiah 75-76
152: Choo Tze Huang 73-79, Eugene Sim 77-75, Marc Kawasoe 79-73, Gary Kwek 81-71
SENIORS:
157: Freddy Leow 77-80, 166: Ahmad Sani 91-75, 167: Raj Kumar 85-82, M Balraj 87-80, Poh Hai Ing 85-82
AMATEURS:
149: Adi 74-75, 157: Alex Tarigan 80-77, Rodeo 78-79, 160: Cho Seung Ho 84-76.
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