Justin Walters’ focus on his short game has paid off as he takes a four-shot lead into Friday’s final round of the SunBet Challenge hosted by Sun Boardwalk at Humewood Golf Club.
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Walters was in great form with the putter on his way to a 64 and the overall lead on 15 under par.
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“I putted really well during my round today, but did not drive the ball as well as I did yesterday. It was very tricky with lots of cross winds, but I am happy with how I finished the round with a couple of birdies coming in. It always make you feel good,” a satisfied Walter said.
His nearest challengers are Jacques Blaauw and Welshman Jack Davidson on 11 under par after both signed for second rounds of 65.
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“My game is in good shape at the moment,” said Walters. “I stopped implementing so many swing changes and worked really hard on my short game and putting. I even changed my putting grip. My focus is to hit solid putts and at the moment they are going in.”
Walters is due a win on the Sunshine Tour, with his last victory coming in 2011 when he won the Investec Royal Swazi Open.
“I haven’t won in a long time. I’ve honestly been wanting to do that. That’s why we tee it up and work so hard – to put ourselves in these positions. So, the gameplan for the final round is more of the same. Over three rounds you can’t take your foot off the gas. You’ve got to keep going. I will be as aggressive as I can, and as long as I make some putts, then I think I will be in contention for the victory.”
