Guangdong Open Round 3

Jin Zihao produced a clinical performance during the third round of the 2026 Guangdong Open, carding a brilliant 6-under-par 66 to storm into the lead. Jin’s objective was met through a "masterclass" in approach play, highlighted by a back-nine surge that included four birdies in a five-hole stretch.

His three-day total of 11-under-par moved him three strokes clear of the field, positioning him as the heavy favorite heading into the final 18 holes. The overnight leader, Zhang Huilin, faced a more turbulent day, signing for a 1-over-par 73 to slip into a tie for second at 6-under-par.

Joining him in the runner-up spot was Xu Wang, who maintained his consistency with a steady 1-under-par 71. The day was defined by a significant separation at the top of the leaderboard, as the firming Genzon greens penalized errant shots.

Tong Yang and Zhou Yanhan remained in the hunt with rounds of 70 and 72 respectively, but all eyes shifted to Jin’s commanding lead as the field prepared for the championship conclusion.