Bryce Easton enters the final round of the Cell C Cape Town Open tied for the lead after a steady 67 on a challenging day at the Royal Cape Golf Club. He shares the 11-under par lead with Italy’s Filippo Celli, who carded a level-par 72, and American Matt Oshrine, who shot a 66. England’s Jamie Rutherford (67) and Spain’s Borja Virto (71) also join the group at the top, setting up a thrilling final round.
Two strokes behind the leaders are several players, including England's George Bloor, South Africa’s Justin Walters, Lyle Rowe, Zimbabwe’s Benjamin Follett-Smith, and Italy’s Stefano Mazzoli. Daniel van Tonder, aiming for a third consecutive win on the Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour, is three shots off the lead, keeping his chances alive for a dramatic finish.
For Easton, the stakes are particularly high as he seeks his first Sunshine Tour win since 2018 and a return to the DP World Tour. After a couple of quieter years, including the birth of his son, Easton is eager to regain his competitive edge and secure his place back among the world’s top golfers.
Easton’s familiarity with the Royal Cape layout, where he finished third in 2022, has been key to his strong performance. He remains confident in his ability to handle the tricky conditions, particularly the swirling wind, and his comfort with reading the greens. With the final round promising more challenges from the wind, Easton is focused on staying steady and capitalizing on his understanding of the course.
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