Oosthuizen takes one-shot lead into final round

SANDWICH, United Kingdom – Louis Oosthuizen held off a charge from Collin Morikawa and Jordan Spieth to stay one shot in front at 12 under par heading into the final round of the British Open at Royal St. George’s.

The South African carded a 69 on Saturday to stay a stroke ahead of tournament debutant Morikawa and three in front of 2017 Open champion Spieth.

Oosthuizen is aiming to lift the Claret Jug for a second time on Sunday following a 2010 victory at St. Andrews – the lone major title of his career.

However, he has finished second in six majors since then.

“Finishing second isn’t great, so I will play my heart out tomorrow and see if I can lift the Claret Jug again,” said Oosthuizen.

Resuming on 11 under par in pristine conditions, the world No. 13 saw birdie putts at the first two holes shave the cup in a run of six straight pars.