Paddison surges to Lead

Gareth Paddison holds a three stroke lead over amateur Henry Spring after three rounds of the Barfoot and Thompson Akarana Open. Paddison with rounds of 66-64-64 stands at sixteen under par with Spring 68-65-64 on thirteen under par, one stroke ahead of Mark Brown and Michael Hendry. Wellington amateur Daniel Hillier scorched around in 62 today to move into contention at eleven under.

The stage is set for a thrilling finish tomorrow with many players having a chance to win