Rayhan Thomas Faces Setback at Astara Golf Championship

Rayhan Thomas struggled in the third round of the Astara Golf Championship, slipping to tied 15th after a poor finish. Despite sharing the lead early, Thomas faltered with a triple bogey on the 18th. Meanwhile, Kyle Westmoreland and Johnny Keefer set impressive records, leading the competition.

Rayhan Thomas showed early promise in the third round of the Astara Golf Championship, but his performance unraveled as he slipped to a tied 15th place at the Lagos Course. His game took a significant hit when he recorded a triple bogey on the 18th hole, coupled with earlier bogeys on the eighth and 14th, ultimately resulting in a disappointing 1-over 72 finish.

This outcome was particularly frustrating as the eighth and 18th holes are both Par-5s, areas where Thomas had potential scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Kyle Westmoreland made headlines by setting the course record with a remarkable 10-under 61 to seize the third-round lead.

Johnny Keefer matched Westmoreland's feat with a bogey-free 10-under 61, equaling his career low round and the Lagos Course record. Keefer, coming off as the runner-up in last week's Panama Championship, is closely trailing behind Westmoreland. Newcomer Seungtaek Lee and seasoned players like Christo Lamprecht and Tyson Alexander are also in contention, adding excitement to the competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)