MJ Daffue will take a four-stroke advantage into the final day of the DP World PGTI Open after recording five under thru 12 on Saturday at Classic Golf & Country Club.
The South African, who started the third round tied in the lead with Rashid Khan, continued his impressive form into day three, delivering six birdies and a solitary bogey to reach 18 under par for the week.
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His round was halted with six holes to play, with the start of play having been delayed (fog) and later suspended due to darkness.
“I had a little bit of a slow start,” he said. “Once I did find some good momentum; I was able to start being freer. I managed to get into my routine.
“I made some good decisions and made one lucky break on nine. I’ve always been a very good bounce back player, so I was pleased to bounce back from the bogey.”
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Daffue has enjoyed a fast start to the 2026 Road to Mallorca, picking up his maiden HotelPlanner Tour win at the NTT Data Pro-Am last month, and is looking for a second victory in just the fifth event of the season.
“The goal is to win every tournament. It would be very special to find a win for the second time this season; it was my goal to play well early in the season.
“You don’t want to avoid thinking about what’s at the end of tomorrow, because we’re all human, but if I do what I can do best, I think I’m up for lifting the trophy.
“I really enjoy this golf course, and I have 24 holes left, I will try to conquer every one of them.”
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Rashid finished the day in a group of four at 14 under par, alongside Swede Adam Wallin, Austrian Lukas Nemecz and Italian Aron Zemmer. Saptak Talwar sits one stroke behind the group, in sixth position.
