Dredge pulls clear in European Masters

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CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland (AFP) — Bradley Dredge of Wales pulled two shots clear in the European Masters after carding a third round 65 for a 13 under par total of 200. Dredge, seeking his second title on the European Tour, is being chased by Germany's Marcel Siem, who lies second on 11 under with England's Oliver Wilson a further two shots back in third.

This trio go into the final round with Spain's defending champion Sergio Garcia on their tails, five shots off Dredge in fourth place after producing a 68. Dredge had shared the overnight lead with Siem and South African Andrew McLardy, who came in with a 71 to leave him six shots adrift in eighth. "If I can shoot around four or five under I will still have a chance," said Garcia. "The course is playing very difficult....