Long in the lead, Matthieu Pavon (-12) finally slipped just behind Max Homa (-13) at the end of the 3rd round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, in South Africa. Julien Guerrier, Victor Perez and Julien Brun are in the Top 30.
His victory at the Spanish Open, in Madrid, a month ago, had the effect of a trigger. Matthieu Pavon is no longer completely the same player since he unlocked his counter on the European circuit. The adopted Bordeaux native, born in Toulouse, confirms his good intentions this week and makes his dream of joining the PGA circuit credible from next season. Co-leader at the start of this third round alongside Max Homa, after his superb 66 on Friday, the Frenchman confirmed this Saturday by delivering a high-level mano a mano with the American.
Author of three birdies in seven holes, Matthieu Pavon quickly took the lead solo, under the sun and without any wind although the conditions could deteriorate on Sunday, the risk of storms having also pushed the organizers to advance the starts of the last lap. The passing of arms at 10 with Max Homa reached new heights. Eagle coming out of the bunker for the American, birdie in response in the wake of the Frenchman with a putt on the edge of the green. Same scenario at 14: birdie from Homa to get back to the lead for a few seconds, immediate response from the native of Toulouse not too keen to share. Ping-pong.
