Scottish PGA: Ross Cameron takes four-shot lead into the final day at Deer Park

Peterhead pro on course for biggest win of his career

Ross Cameron is in pole position at the Loch Lomond Whiskies Scottish PGA.

Ross Cameron is on course to land the most prestigious win of his career after posting his third successive sub-par round in the Loch Lomond Whiskies Scottish PGA Championship at Deer Park.

In doing so, he overcame soggy and blustery conditions at the Livingston course to return a three-under-par 69 which means he will go into the final round bolstered by a four-shot advantage.

All of which will be uncharted territory for the 41-year-old whose highest placing in the Tartan Tour’s flagship event thus far is tied-11th.

“It won’t be the first time I’ve gone into the final round of a tournament leading by a shot or two but this is different,” said the pro from Peterhead who represents Saltire Energy.

“I’ve never had this sort of advantage before and none of my leads were in a huge event like this one. As a proud Scottish PGA member, winning this would undoubtedly be the highlight of my career.”

Heavy overnight rain caused the start to be delayed by an hour and gusts of wind added to the challenge presented by a course designed by Peter Clark and two former PGA captains, Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas.

Scott Henderson, who posted a one-over-par round of 73, is Cameron’s closest challenger in terms of numbers but the biggest threat to his chances may come from Tom Higson.

The 32-year-old, who is attached to Gleneagles, delivered the tournament’s best round to date – a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to move up to third place.

He trails Cameron by five but is one clear of a trio comprising Ross Munro, defending champion Paul O’Hara and Chris Kelly, and two ahead of Chris Doak who shot 66.

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