Rory McIlroy, who had a birdie-eagle finish for a 65, is his closest challenger with David Lynn on 12 under.

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English pair Mark Foster and David Lynn lead the European charge on five under, with Scot Colin Montgomerie two under.

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Englishman David Lynn, a definite unknown, carded a 68, tying him with a 53-year-old Fred Couples for third place as twilight fell.

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