England’s James Morrison claims two-stroke lead at Munich

James Morrison shot a 5-under 67 to claim a two-stroke lead in the third round of the BMW International Open while Patrick Rodgers shoots 63 to move into contention at Travelers.

England's James Morrison checks the ground during the third day of the BMW International Open golf tournament in Eichenried near Munich, southern Germany, on June 27, 2015. Morrison leads after the thShow more

Munich // English golfer James Morrison shot a 5-under 67 to claim a two-stroke lead in the third round of the BMW International Open as overnight leader Rafa Cabrera-Bello dropped six off the pace on Saturday.

Morrison, who began the day one stroke behind Spain’s Cabrera-Bello, made six birdies and would be further ahead if not for a bogey on the final hole. He was at 16-under 200 heading into Sunday’s final round on the Eichenried Golf Club course.

Cabrera-Bello had five bogeys and finished with his third birdie for a round of 74 and share of eighth place.

Chris Paisley of England scored 66 to move into second on 14 under, one stroke ahead of Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee (68) and two ahead of Sweden’s Peter Hanson (67).

“Never enjoyed a round of golf as much as today. So excited to go at it again tomorrow!” Paisley tweeted.

Spain’s Carlos del Moral, compatriot Pablo Larrazabal, and Northern Ireland’s Michael Hoey were tied for fifth, five strokes off the pace. Del Moral shot a 65 for the day’s best round.

After his frustrating round, Cabrera-Bello slipped level with Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat (68) and France’s Victor Dubuisson (67).

Home favorite and 2014 U.S. Open winner Martin Kaymer failed to make the halfway cut.

Patrick Rodgers shoots 63 to move into contention at Travelers

CROMWELL, Conn. // Patrick Rodgers shot a 7-under 63 after barely making the cut to move within two shots of the lead at the Travelers Championship.

The 22-year-old former Stanford star made his PGA Tour debut at this tournament a year ago.

He played in the day’s first group Saturday and is at 9 under with a round to go. He shot a bogey-free round. Five of his seven birdies came on the back nine, including two straight to finish.

Rogers is chasing Bubba Watson, who finished the second round at 11 under and was to tee off later in the day.

With a storm heading to Connecticut, officials have decided that Sunday’s final round will be played in threesomes, going off the first and 10th tees beginning at 11:30 a.m. EDT.

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