Thailand Golf Championship

RANKINGS BOOST FOR DONALDSON AND WESTWOOD

Following his win on Sunday, Jamie Donaldson moves up into 43nd in the Official Golf World Ranking, while Lee Westwood's joint runner-up finish moved him up into 50th.

Players ending the season inside the top 50 will gain automatic entry to the Masters Tournament and the World Golf Championship events. Donaldson and Westwood are assured of playing in The Open after earning their spots through The Open Qualifying Series in Thailand.

The biggest move of the week, however, came from Frenchman Clement Sordet, who started the week ranked 481st and ended it 238rd after finishing in second alongside Westwood.

PHACHARA HEADING FOR THE OPEN

The Thailand Golf Championship has been a part of The Open Qualifying Series since 2014 and offers four spots at the world's oldest and most international championship for those players who are not already exempt.

The 2015 Thailand Golf Championship saw the top-3 finishers - Jamie Donaldson, Lee Westwood and Clement Sordet - all claim their spots at Royal Troon next summer. Joining them in Scotland will be rising Thai talent Phachara Khongwatmai, who fired a brilliant 66 on Sunday to grab solo sixth spot.

Phachara has a remarkable story. He is only 16 years old and only made it into the field at Amata Spring after Monday qualifying.

"I am now overwhelmed with happiness that I will play in The Open next year," said Phachara.

To the victor go the spoils!

What an amazing final round by Jamie Donaldson to clinch the Thailand Golf Championship on his debut appearance.

The Welshman fired a blistering 65 to win by three shots from two-time champion Lee Westwood and rising French star Clement Sordet on 21-under-par!

Briliant!

Saturday is known as 'Moving Day' - and Clement Sordet of France made a huge move to the top of the leaderboard with a brilliant 63, the joint low-round of the tournament this year.

Clement, who only turned pro earlier this year, stands at -16, two shots ahead of overnight leader Jamie Donaldson and three in front of two-time champ Lee Westwood, who returned a fine 64.

An Byeong-hun is a further shot behind on -12 and Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer are joint fifth on -11.

What a magnificent day of golf. The stage is set for a dramatic final round.

Hope you can join us here at Amata Spring!

A Frenchman on Fire!

Clement Sordet takes the lead following a wonderful eagle at the par-5 15th to move to -8 on the day and -15 overall.

The Claret Jug and the King of Thailand Trophy on display by the first tee at Amata Spring.

The Thailand Golf Championship is part of The Open Qualifying Series and there are four spots at The 145th Open, to be staged at Royal Troon next July, up for grabs this week for those players who are not already exempt. Interestingly, that list includes Jamie Donaldson and Lee Westwood

So much to play for here at the Thailand Golf Championship!

The crowds are out in force at Amata Spring today to see a collection of the world's greatest players. They've been treated to some first-class golf, with Jamie Donaldson making the turn for home with a two-shot lead. Asian Tour

The final group is through nines hole of the third round. Scoring as follows:

1 Jamie Donaldson -15
2 Martin Kaymer -13
3 Clement Sordet -12
4 Matthew Fitzpatrick -11
5 Sergio Garcia -10
6 An Byeong-hun -9
7= Jbe Kruger -8
Lee Westwood -8

What a leaderboard!

France's Clement Sordet making the most of his invitation to compete this week ... the 22-year-old is 5-under on the day through 9 holes and up into solo third place. What a performance!

Sordet only turned pro this year and won on his fourth start on the European Challenge Tour at the Northern Ireland Open. He's clearly a great talent.

Jbe Kruger shoots 64 to make a huge move up the leaderboard.

"I made some good putts and I hit the ball really well today," said the South African. "I wasn’t really thinking of the magical 59 because I haven’t been able to make any putts lately. It’s great to get off to a hot start. I was just trying to hit it as good as I can out there.

"We have got world-class golfers here this week and it will be hard to catch them but I know if it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. I’m very happy with my round today. It’s a great move up the leaderboard. I hope to continue playing well tomorrow."

Well played, sir!

South Africa's Jbe Kruger has plenty to smile about today. He's 7-under through 10 holes of the third round and up into a share of eighth. Can he match or even better Lee Westwood's course record of 60? Asian Tour

What a day we have in store here for the 3rd round!

Selected tee times:

09:15: Randhawa, Katayama, Watson
09:25: Fraser, Chawrasia, Aphibarnrat
09:35: Henson, Knutzon, Lombard
09:45: Jaidee, Lascuna, Lipsky
10:00: Clarke, Colsaerts, Jin (a)
10:10: Sakulpolphaisan, Blaauw, Srithong
10:20: Giles, Khongwatmai, Munson
10:30: Westwood, Luiten, Kang
10:40: Brazel, Sordet, Pittayarat
10:50: An, Phadungsil, Garcia
11:00: Fitzpatrick, Kaymer, Donaldson

Have a great day all!