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November 14th 2009, Hong Kong: France’s Gregory Bourdy posted the day’s lowest score of seven-under-par 63 to move into the final round of the UBS Hong Kong Open with a two-shot cushion as the US$2.5 million showpiece heads into an exciting finale on Sunday.

The two-time European Tour winner’s three-day total of 16-under-par 194 sees him atop the leaderboard while Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands posted a 65 to lie closely in the wait in second place on 196.

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy made his move by signing for a 65 to take third place on 199 while defending champion, Lin Wen-tang is among the four players bunched in tied-fourth on 200.

Bourdy ended the day in the same position from where he started. A place at the top was never in doubt after the Frenchman returned with an unblemished card that was highlighted by seven birdies.

“It was a fantastic round with seven birdies and no bogeys. I feel good on this course. I feel good in Hong Kong and I am enjoying the week. I’ll try and keep the putter warm for tomorrow as it was unbelievable today,” said Bourdy.

While many have known to self destructed on the final day, Bourdy believes that he is capable of maintaining his composure and stay focus for the final task ahead.

“I rather be two shots ahead than two behind and I know from that position and playing under par I’ll have a good chance to win,” added Bourdy.

Derksen who is seeking his first win since 2005 registered six birdies against a lone bogey on the par-four fourth to set up a tantalizing clash with Bourdy on the final day.

“It’s a good position to be in. Bourdy and I will be playing together again tomorrow. There is a bit of a cushion behind me but on the other hand he’s two in front so if he has another good score, I’ll have to shoot low to catch him,” said the Dutch who is also aiming to settle some old scores with the Frenchman.

“Last time I played with him was in Majorca and he got me there so I will be trying to even the score tomorrow,” added Derksen.

Having rallied himself back into contention with round scores of 66, 68 and 65, McIlroy knows that he is just 18 holes away from a famous victory that will help erase the heartbreak of last year where he lost to Lin in a play-off.

“I was in a similar position last year and shot a 65 to get into the play-off. I’ll have to do something like that or even better tomorrow. My mindset is to get off to a fast start and try my best to keep it going,” said McIlroy.

Meanwhile Lin will be hoping that luck will be on his side again when he tees off on the final round as it eluded him on several occasions at the 6,722 yards par-70 composite course at the Hong Kong Golf Club.

“I just wished that my back-nine was as good as my front-nine where I got four birdies. I was left to rue several missed birdie chances on the back-nine. They just simply wouldn’t fall into the cup,” said Lin.

“Not really sure why, perhaps I just didn’t have the luck today. I’ll do my best and hope that everything will turn out well tomorrow,” added the 35-year-old defending champion.