The two-time DP World Tour Championship winner started the final round with a one stroke lead over South African Louis Oosthuizen following three consecutive rounds of 67 at the Sheshan Golf Club.
The two-time DP World Tour Championship winner started the final round with a one stroke lead over South African Louis Oosthuizen following three consecutive rounds of 67 at the Sheshan Golf Club.
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The Northern Irishman goes into the weekend a stroke behind leader Matthew Fitzpatrick
He holds a one-shot advantage over Frenchman Victor Perez
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Henry showed his class with a superb display from tee to green, especially on the front nine, that included an eagle on the seventh.
One shot behind the leader were Sweden's Niclas Weiland and Scotland's Scott Henry, who shot matching rounds of 65 playing together in the second group
The 43-year-old American returned Monday to play the final seven holes in the rain-hit tournament.