Chiara Tamburlini of Switzerland heads into the final round of the Joburg Ladies Open with a commanding six-shot lead after a stellar performance in the third round at Modderfontein Golf Club. Starting just one shot behind South Africa's Nadia van der Westhuizen, Tamburlini surged ahead with a flawless six-under-par 67, reaching a total of 14 under par to lead the field.
Her closest competitor, Thailand's Aunchisa Utama, trails behind on eight under par after posting a third-round score of 71, while Luna Sobron Galmes of Spain and Tereza Melecka of Czechoslovakia share the third position at seven under par. South Africans Nadia van der Westhuizen and Nicole Garcia are leading their compatriots at five under par.
Despite admitting to pre-round nerves, Tamburlini displayed remarkable composure throughout Saturday's round, attributing her calmness to her solid performance. With growing familiarity with the Modderfontein Golf Club course layout and more forgiving flag placements, Tamburlini feels confident heading into the final round.
While acknowledging her significant lead, Tamburlini remains focused on maintaining her performance and not taking anything for granted. Understanding the potential for competitors to make significant moves on the final day, she remains determined to set personal goals and continue pushing herself to secure her first Sunshine Ladies Tour and Ladies European Tour title.
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