The National Tournament Round 3

Cameron John and Matias Sanchez moved into a share of the lead at The National Tournament, both finishing the third round at 7-under par. John, a former winner at this venue, carded a brilliant 6-under 66, highlighted by a clinical display of iron play that saw him vault from the middle of the pack into the co-leadership.

Sanchez matched the total with a steady 68, setting up an all-Victorian final pairing for Sunday’s season finale. The leaderboard remains exceptionally tight as the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia prepares for its "sprint to the finish." Overnight leader Josh Armstrong slipped into a tie for third at 6-under after a 72, where he is joined by Nathan Barbieri and John Lyras.

Significant moves came from Jack Thompson (65) and Jimmy Zheng (64), both of whom put themselves within striking distance at 5-under par. The day also featured a resurgent Todd Sinnott, whose 67 moved him into the top ten and, more importantly, projected him inside the vital top 50 of the Order of Merit.