Lucas Herbert closes in on leaders after third round of New Zealand Open
Australian Lucas Herbert carded a bogey-free nine-under-par 62 in the third round of the New Zealand Open, moving to 16-under and setting up a thrilling final day chase behind leader Daniel Hillier.
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