Print Print edition: 2012-04-15

Rain fails to dampen Oosthuizen charge

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US Masters runner-up Louis Oosthuizen dodged thunderous rainstorms to hold a one-shot lead at the Maybank Malaysian Open on Saturday before play was washed out for a second day running. Oosthuizen, who has shrugged off last week's play-off loss and fatigue from flying across the globe, plus Malaysia's unpredictable weather, was three-under through 10 holes of his third round for an aggregate score of 13 under par.
The 2010 British Open champion led Scotland's Stephen Gallacher, with Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello, England's Danny Willett and David Lipsky of the United States sharing third place, three shots off the pace. Germany's Martin Kaymer was six back through 12 holes of his third round and 2011 Masters winner Charl Schwartzel, the first-round leader, was also trailing by six after 14 holes.