Teenager Oliver Betschart has surged up the leaderboard at the 62nd Junior Orange Bowl International Championships, carding a brilliant three-under-par 68 to move into a tie for 11th place.
Competing at the historic Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, the 17-year-old showcased remarkable consistency during his third round to put himself firmly in the top half of the elite international field. Following a steady start to the tournament, Betschart’s moving-day performance was characterized by safe play and clinical putting, as he navigated the challenging Florida layout with 15 pars and three crucial birdies.
The result leaves Betschart at one-under-par for the championship heading into the final 18 holes. His statistical breakdown across the three days highlights a resilient approach to the Biltmore’s grainy greens; in total, he has racked up 10 Birdies and 38 Pars. While a mid-round Triple Bogey earlier in the week threatened to derail his momentum, he has largely avoided trouble, recording just four Bogeys and a single Double Bogey throughout the 54 holes played thus far.
The Junior Orange Bowl is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in junior golf, with a winner's list that includes the likes of Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia. Betschart, will be looking to break into the top ten during Tuesday's final round as he aims to follow in the footsteps of the island's most decorated golfers on the world stage.
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