S'pore still ahead in W. Cup qualifier

S'pore still ahead in W. Cup qualifier

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore's Mardan Mamat and Lam Chih Bing combined for an eight-under-par 64 on Saturday retain their lead heading into the final day of a World Cup championship qualifier.

With a three-day total of 18-under-par 198, the duo held their one-shot overnight lead over Malaysia's Danny Chia and Iain Steel, who also carded a 64 in the fourball better ball format.

Mamat, last year's Indian Open winner, was clearly happy with Singapore's top position. "However, there are 18 holes to go and we must remain focused," he said.

Twelve teams from Asia, the Pacific and Europe, each comprising two players, are competing for two slots at November's 24-nation World Cup in Portugal. -- AP