Lin, Steele share Invitational golf lead

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JAKARTA (AFP) — Taiwan star Lin Wen-tang and Malaysia's Iain Steel took charge in the third round at the Pertamina Indonesia President Invitational on Saturday.

The in-form Lin blasted six straight birdies on the way to a seven-under-par 65 and was tied at the top of the pack alongside Steel who shot his second straight 66 at the Damai Indah Golf and Country Club.

With matching 15-under-par 201 totals, the leading duo enjoy a two stroke advantage over American Anthony Kang, whose 66 put him in third place, while big-hitting Australian Scott Hend recorded a similar score to lie fourth in the 400,000 dollar event.

Thailand's Panuwat Muenlek remained steady with his third 69 to lie in joint fifth with compatriot Thaworn Wiratchant who shot a 71 for a 207 total....