Siddikur on top

Siddikur Rahman grabbed a share of the lead at the end of the third round of the inaugural World Classic Championship in Singapore yesterday.

The two-time Asian Tour winner, who started the day at sixth position on even-par (142), exchanged five birdies for three bogeys at the Laguna National Golf and Country Club to take the lead at two-under (211) alongside Nicholas Fung of Malaysia. The 30-year-old golfer in fact took a two-shot lead at one position and held on to the lead until the 15th hole. However, a bogey on the 16th truncated his lead to one shot before Fung birdied the final hole to get back on level terms.

Siddikur was nevertheless happy with breaking the par barrier for the first time, and after coming close to lifting his third Asian Tour title in India last week, has another chance at glory at the 750,000-dollar event.

"Honestly, I really enjoyed my round today. I gave myself very good chances out there. I managed to grab those chances and came back with a low score. I am really happy with how I played today," Siddikur told Asiantour.com.

"This is not an easy course. You have to be patient. It will be the same tomorrow. We are all tired and I think the player who has the strongest stamina and a good mental game will have the chance to win tomorrow," added Siddikur.