English golfer Callum Tarren is poised for a dramatic final round at the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship, taking a slender one-shot lead into Sunday after a gripping third day at the Royal Golf Club.
Tarren started Saturday with a two-shot cushion but was quickly caught after opening with three consecutive pars. However, the 34-year-old soon found his rhythm, surging four shots clear with birdies at the 4th, 6th, and 7th holes.
Yet, the roller-coaster nature of the round saw three bogeys in five holes from the 8th allow fellow Englishman Dan Brown to level things at the top. Despite the setbacks, Tarren remained unfazed, parring his way home to finish at 13-under-par, carding an even-par 72.
Tarren Reflects on Performance
“I’m a bit frustrated really,” Tarren admitted. “I got off to such a good start, felt so comfortable. I just missed a few putts in that mid-section of the round.”
He narrowly avoided losing his lead but remains confident ahead of his quest for a maiden DP World Tour title.
“I’ve felt comfortable all week and I felt comfortable out there today,” he added. “Final group tomorrow again and I have the lead, so there are lots of positives to take from it.”
Strong Contenders in Pursuit
Lurking just one shot behind is a high-caliber quartet featuring Spain’s Pablo Larrazábal, Italy’s Francesco Laporta, and Englishmen Dan Brown and Brandon Robinson Thompson. Larrazábal, a seasoned DP World Tour winner, remains motivated despite his vast experience.
“I’ve played almost 450 tournaments, but the nerves are still there because I care about it. There is nothing better than winning a golf tournament,” said Larrazábal.
An Exciting Finale Awaits
With such a closely contested leaderboard, the final round promises an electrifying finish as Tarren aims to convert his lead into a breakthrough victory. Stay tuned for all the action from the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship as the drama unfolds in Bahrain!
