Thailand Masters Rd 3: What they said
Jazz Janewattananond (Tha) Third round 60 (-11) Total 196 (-17)
I didn’t even know my score until I walked into the score recording area. I was wondering why everyone was asking me if I had birdied the last hole until I realized I was just one shot away from a 59. To be honest, my mind was pretty blank even when I sank birdie after birdie. I knew I was playing good and my putting was good. I just know I needed to hit onto the green and my putter will take care of everything else. I didn’t expect my round to be so good as I’m really tired. I was struggling to finish in my first two rounds. Luckily play was suspended for a while today and I managed to get some rest. It’s my last event of the year and I’ll just give it my best tomorrow.
Thomas Detry (Bel) Third round 66 (-5) Total 197 (-16)
My round is pretty average compared to Jazz. I saw his name creeping up the leaderboard and he was unbelievable. He was just one shot short of 59. I played pretty good but it could have been better. I think tomorrow’s going to be a big day. I beat Jazz twice in the first two days and I’m planning on beating him again tomorrow. He’s a great player and a really nice guy and it will be a fun battle tomorrow. But there are still several other good players around and I’m sure lots of things will happen tomorrow.
PATTAYA-THAILAND – Phachara Khongwatmai of Thailand pictured on Saturday December 21 during round three of the Thailand Masters, promoted by the Jaidee Foundation at the Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club, Pattaya, Thailand – December 19-22, 2019, a USD$ 500.000 Asian Tour event. Picture by Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.
Phachara Khongwatmai (Tha) Third round 69 (-2) Total 199 (-14)
On the front-nine, I missed just a little bit with my driver and got very bad lies, and then Istruggled a little bit with my putter. It was very tough with the pin positions today. I missed on the bad side, and then it was difficult to make birdies. But it’s ok I had a good finish with two birdies in the last three holes. Tomorrow, my key is just my putting. If I make a lot of putts, maybe I have a chance. But I just need to play my own game and not think too far ahead.
Miguel Tabuena (Phi) Third round 65 (-6) Total 201 (-12)
To be honest, I’m not surprised with the way Jazz has played today. We are so used to seeing his name on the top of the leaderboard and today was no different. It’s pretty crazy with the kind of golf he’s playing now. He’s number one on the Order of Merit for a reason. But for me, I’m pretty happy with how I got myself back into this tournament. Anything can happen in golf and it depends on how they set up the pin positions tomorrow too. I’m still in contention and hopefully something special can happen.