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MILAN, Italy -- Hennie Otto shot a 9-under 63 on Saturday to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Italian Open.
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The South African hit 11 birdies and two bogeys in the third round at Castello di Tolcinasco Golf and Country Club. He is at 22-under 194.
"I played very well today, very well indeed and I am very pleased," Otto said. "I put the ball close to the pins with my irons today and gave myself a lot of chances. I made a few more putts today than earlier in the week, which is probably why I am where I am tonight."
Robert Karlsson, who shot a course-record 61 on Friday, had a 69 to be in a tie for second place with Christian Nilsson and Alvaro Velasco.
Otto had a five-shot advantage going into the final round of the Madeira Islands Open in March before losing in a playoff to Alastair Forsyth.
"Looking back to Madeira, I didn't feel I played particularly badly there, I just didn't make any putts and Alastair did," Otto said.
"I'll just plan to take tomorrow as another day and I won't think about back then. Whoever plays the best golf will win the tournament, it is as simple as that, and I'll just try and play the same way as I did today."
