Matteo Manassero Leads BMW PGA Championship After Stellar Third Round
The Italian golfer, once a teenage prodigy, aims for a career-reviving victory 11 years after his first win at the event.
- Manassero shot a 9-under 63, taking a three-stroke lead into the final round at the BMW PGA Championship.
- His third round included seven birdies and an eagle, finishing with a birdie-birdie-birdie sequence.
- Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel are tied for second place, with McIlroy shooting a 66 and Horschel a 65.
- Overnight leader Matthew Baldwin, ranked No. 363, is in fourth place after a round of 71.
- Manassero's potential victory would mark a significant comeback, positioning him for next year's Ryder Cup and a PGA Tour card.