Home favourite Matt Fitzpatrick will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo after signing for a Saturday 68 which featured a chip-in eagle.
The Englishman, who is hoping to catch the eye of European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald before he makes his picks for next month's biennial showpiece in just over one week, did his chances no harm as he carded an eagle, four birdies and two bogeys to reach -12.
That saw the Major Champion claim the outright lead after 54 holes but Fitzpatrick will have another former winner of this event on his tail on Sunday, with Swede Alex Noren his nearest challenger on -11.
Last week's winner Marco Penge continued his fine form as he carded nine birdies and no bogeys in a flawless third-round 63 on home soil to equal the course record at The Belfry Hotel & Resort.
The Englishman sits alongside Nicolai Højgaard T3, two shots off the lead at -10, while Scottish amateur Cameron Adam is among the group another stroke back at -9 after his bogey-free 66.
Speaking about the prospect of winning this event for a second time, Fitzpatrick said: "It would be amazing.
"To do it ten years apart would be pretty cool, too, I think. Looking forward to the opportunity.
"As I was out there today, it's just really enjoyable to be in these situations. Scottie Scheffler must be absolutely buzzing every week.
"It's really nice to be in contention, playing solid and give yourself a chance of winning a golf tournament."
Noren, who made an eagle and five birdies in his spotless 65, said: "It feels amazing.
"I struggled yesterday and the first day. I scored well the first day, and then talked to my coach, needed to work on some stuff.
"Came here a little bit earlier this morning, which I never do before a late round. It paid off today."
Angel Hidalgo produced early fireworks on day three as he made a slam-dunk hole-in-one at the seventh hole on Saturday morning.
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