Zack Swanwick takes lead at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

New Zealander Zack Swanwick has moved into a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai Links. Swanwick carded a 4-under 67 on Saturday, recovering from a difficult tee shot on the 18th hole to reach 7-under par.

Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand, who opened the tournament with an 8-under 63, fell into a tie for second at 5-under par following a 73. Fellow New Zealander Cooper Moore also sits two shots behind the leader at 5-under.

Other notable competitors include Australia’s Harry Takis, who sits in equal fifth at even-par after a 3-under 68. The tournament winner will earn invitations to both the Masters and the British Open.

Several players from India, including Anshul Mishra, Arkesh Bhatia, and Ribhav Verma, missed the halfway cut.