Dylan Naidoo Shines at South African Open Amidst Fierce Competition

Dylan Naidoo maintained a share of the lead at the South African Open, backed by enthusiastic home support. Naidoo and Laurie Canter both shot commendable rounds, with Naidoo achieving a steady 71. Meanwhile, Marco Penge climbed the leaderboard, and amateur Christian Maas impressed by making the cut.

Dylan Naidoo, cheered on by fervent local supporters, kept a share of the lead with England's Laurie Canter following the third round of the South African Open at Durban Country Club.

Naidoo narrowly missed a birdie on the final hole, concluding a steady round of one-under-par 71 and achieving a three-round total of 202. Meanwhile, Canter rebounded from an early double bogey to card a striking four-under-par 68.

Elsewhere, England's Marco Penge ascended to third after shooting a 68, while South Africans Darren Fichardt, Branden Grace, and amateur Christian Maas remained competitive. Maas was remarkable as the only amateur to survive the cut, finishing strong with a 70.

(With inputs from agencies.)