Chen Guxin Leads China Open by Three Shots, International Players Return After 2year Hiatus

20-year-old Chinese Golfer and world number 802, Chen Guxin, set to lead into Sunday's final round after an impressive third round; Sarit Suwannarut of Thailand and Chinese amateur Ding Wenyi are his closest competitors.

• Chen Guxin held his lead at the China Open after posting a third-round 66, bringing his score to a 14-under par for the tournament.
• Despite being the world number 802 and only 20-years-old, Chen managed to maintain a three-shot lead over closest competitors Sarit Suwannarut of Thailand and Chinese amateur Ding Wenyi.
• Sarit Suwannarut, with his eight birdies earning a 65, and Ding Wenyi, the runner-up of this event in 2020, are Chen's greatest challenges currently tied in the second place.
• Eugenio Chacarra, who had led after two rounds, slipped into a tie for fourth place, six shots behind Chen, following a third round marked by a bogey and a double-bogey.
• This year's China Open marks the return of international players after a two-year hiatus due to stringent zero-COVID measures adopted by the Chinese government.

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