Red-hot Puig closes in on maiden crown in Singapore

Singapore: David Puig impressively remained on course to win his first title as a professional when he carded a third-round six-under-par 66 for a gaping nine-shot lead in the US$2 million International Series Singapore yesterday.

The Spaniard dominated the event for the third successive day, reaching 20 under, with South Korean Eom Jae-Woong leading the chasing pack after shooting a 69.

Thailand’s Atiruj Winaicharoenchai returned a 68, and Australian Jack Thompson a 69, to sit in a tie for third, one shot back.

Puig’s 64 on day one gave him a three-shot lead, and after a 66 on Friday he moved six in front before more big drives, precision iron play and a hot putter today saw him extend the gap…