Richard T. Lee continued his commanding performance at LIV Golf Promotions after Round 3, firing a flawless six-under-par 64 to surge two shots clear at the top of the leaderboard heading into the final round at Black Diamond Ranch.

Lee’s third straight strong performance, following opening rounds of 64 and 66, marked the lowest score of the day and further underlined his red-hot form. The Canadian now sits firmly in pole position to secure one of the coveted LIV Golf cards, as International Series and Asian Tour players dominated the upper reaches of the leaderboard.

“Definitely the key is to not make mistakes out there and try to make as many birdies as you can,” Lee said. “I didn’t have any eagles like yesterday, but I’ll take six birdies and no bogeys.”

Despite holding a two-shot advantage entering the final 18 holes, Lee said his mindset would remain unchanged.

“I’m just going to have the same mentality as the last few days and just play the best I can,” he said. “Not really think about being in the lead or who’s behind me, just play well.”

Jazz Janewattananond.

Asked about the consistency that has defined his week so far, Lee credited discipline and smart course management.

“I’ve been taking advantage of the holes that I can, and on the hard holes just trying to make pars and not make bogeys,” he said. “That’s really how I’ve been playing the last three days.”

Behind Lee, Thailand’s Jazz Janewattananond is tied for second with American Anthony Kim and South Africa’s Oliver Bekker, all in contention for one of the three promotion spots on offer.

Jazz said his approach remains steady as he eyes a breakthrough opportunity.

“Mindset every day is the same,” he said. “Just play good golf, hit fairways, hit greens and be smart about it. Don’t get too greedy. I think I did a pretty good job today, so I’ll try to do the same thing again tomorrow.”

With Lee setting the pace, Jazz said his focus would remain inward rather than on the leaderboard.

“We’re not playing for one spot,” he said. “So, I don’t have to worry about him. I just have to worry about myself, ball placement and being smart.”

The Thai star also credited his strong form to a consistent run on The International Series.

“I’ve been playing a lot of The International Series events on the Asian Tour, so my game has been trending and progressing,” he said. “I’m just trying to add on every day and be a bit better.”

Anthony Kim.

Echoing Jazz, Lee, who won the BNI Indonesian Masters on the 2024 International Series schedule, views the Series as one of professional golf’s most compelling pathways, particularly with Major championship qualifications now available.

“I think everyone wants to play on the Asian Tour right now,” Lee said. “There are a lot of benefits for players, bigger purses and a lot of good competition. Everyone wants to play on The International Series.”

Asked if he plans to return, Lee was unequivocal.

“Oh, definitely,” he said. “I’m going to plan my schedule to play most of The International Series events.”

Further down the leaderboard, two-time International Series champions Sarit Suwannarut (Thailand) and Jeunghun Wang (Korea) are tied for sixth, while Rattanon Wannasrichan (Thailand) and Kieran Vincent (Zimbabwe) remain inside the top 10 heading into the final round.

Travis Smyth (Australia) sits tied for 11th, Miguel Tabuena (Philippines) is in a tie for 19th, while fellow Thais Sadom Kaewkanjana and Danthai Boonma are placed 21st and 22nd respectively heading into the final day.

Unlike the first three days when scores were reset at the start of each round, scores will carry over from Round 3 into Round 4. As an outright winner, runner-up and third place finisher is required, play-offs will be played.