As the light began to fade over the lush greens of Royal Óbidos, a tale of tenacity and tantalising possibilities unfolded.
Stefano Mazzoli and Matt Oshrine, our spirited leaders, were compelled to bookmark their rounds as dusk fell, leaving the field with a suspense-filled pause.
Just two strokes behind, Felix Mory closed out the clubhouse with a score that read like a golfer’s dream, a testament to his relentless pursuit through the day’s challenges.
Saturday kicked off under a misty veil left from Friday’s fog, adding a touch of mystery to the morning’s game.
Mory, starting with a humble one under, found his rhythm early, picking up birdies as if he had an inside scoop on the day’s fortunes.
His only stumble—a lone bogey—seemed a minor hiccup as he finished the second round four under par.
The afternoon was where Mory shone brightest, delivering birdie after birdie in a flawless performance that brought him to a commendable nine under par.
“Today felt just right,” Mory mused. “Though I could’ve pushed a few putts a bit harder, I’m pleased. It’s all about keeping your cool and playing your game.”
In parallel, Mazzoli embraced the calm of the morning to carve out a bogey-free 64, his game resonating beautifully with the course’s demands.
Oshrine, starting his stint post-noon, quickly found his stride, marking his territory with a series of birdies despite a brief setback at the tenth. His resilience shone through as he tied up with Mazzoli by day’s end.
Reflecting on his day, Oshrine shared a lighthearted note, “Starting late has its quirks, but you play the hand you’re dealt, right? Tomorrow, it’s all about keeping that same energy.”
The leaderboard is cosy, with Mory sharing third alongside notable talents like Robin Williams, David Boote, Oliver Lindell, and Ryan Lumsden, all poised to resume and conclude their third rounds.
As we edge into the final day of the Open de Portugal, the air is thick with anticipation. Tomorrow promises a finale filled with strategic depth and heartfelt displays of skill that could flip the script at any moment.
It’s a setup for a Sunday full of surprises, where every shot counts and every heartbeat might just be heard across the fairways.
