Thailand's Kiradech loses 3 strokes on final 2 holes but holds on to lead in Shenzhen
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Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat shot a 4-under 68 to take the lead after the third round at the inaugural Shenzhen International on Saturday, though he let a five-shot advantage slip to two strokes with a double bogey-bogey on this final two holes.
Kiradech had nine birdies in his round to sit at 12-under 204 overall.
Overnight leader Peter Uihlein birdied the par-5 17th hole that Kiradech double-bogeyed to gain three strokes on his playing partner. Uihlein was at 10 under.
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Both Kiradech and Uihlein are looking for their second European Tour titles.
Pablo Larrazabal of Spain matched the low round of the day with a 65 to move into third place, one stroke behind Uihlein.