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Brendan Steele went from lagging behind to seizing control Saturday in the Sony Open when he birdied his last three holes for a 6-under 64 to take a three-shot lead into the final round.

Marcus Armitage had plenty to celebrate at the end of an entertaining week in South Africa, and top of the list was booking his place in the field for The 149th Open.

Shane Lowry warmed up for the defence of his Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship title with a positive finish to the rescheduled Hong Kong Open.

Branden Grace ended his long wait for a ninth European Tour victory as he powered to a three-shot win over Louis Oosthuizen with a sensational final-round 62 at the South African Open.

Brendan Steele opened up a three-shot lead at the Sony Open as Russell Knox struggled to stay in contention in the third round.