Brief
Casey Jarvis Leads Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Into Final Round
Jarvis posted a 65 on the Old Course to sit at 18‑under, while Jordan and Meronk trail by two shots.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Casey Jarvis built on a fast start to post a seven‑under‑par 65 on the Old Course at St Andrews, taking a two‑stroke lead into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, the Independent reported.
What happened
Jarvis opened the back‑nine with an eagle on the 10th after a 103‑yard approach, then added three more birdies before the turn despite windy conditions. He finished with birdies at three and five, ending at 65 and 18‑under overall. Englishman Matthew Jordan and Poland’s Adrian Meronk each recorded a nine‑under 63 at Kingsbarns, sharing second place.
What the reports add
The article notes that Belgian Thomas Detry sits at 15‑under after a seven‑under round at St Andrews, while Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen and Niklas Norgaard are four shots back after nine‑under and 67 rounds respectively. Jose Luis Ballester holed a 130‑foot putt on the par‑five fifth at St Andrews, leaving him tied for eighth at 12‑under.
What was said
Jarvis said, “I just felt like I was in control of my game today… I got goosebumps right now just standing here,” and added he expects pressure tomorrow after two wins this season. Jordan, seeking his first DP World Tour victory in his 183rd event, said, “I want to be in the last few groups and I want to give myself a really good chance on Sunday.”
Key facts
- Casey Jarvis posted a 65 (seven‑under) at St Andrews to lead the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. (independent.co.uk)
- Jarvis's total after three rounds is 18‑under par. (independent.co.uk)
- Matthew Jordan and Adrian Meronk are tied two shots behind at 16‑under. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Matthew Jordan with work to do heading into Alfred Dunhill Links final round”
