Lanting Shaoxing Open Round 3

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Sat 18th April 2026 8:30am Local
Sat 18th April 2026 12:30am UTC

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China Tour

Season
2026

Round
Round 4

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The third round of the Lanting Shaoxing Open at Shaoxing Kuaijishan Golf Club marks the beginning of the weekend and the pivotal "Moving Day." The primary challenge for the field is the venue’s intricate back nine, where the narrow fairways are tightly guarded by Shaoxing’s famous water networks and the rolling foothills of the Kuaiji Mountains. The objective for the leaders is to maintain their scoring momentum while navigating the increasingly firm greens that demand precise approach shots to avoid the penalizing lateral water hazards.

Strategically, the penultimate round is a test of aggression versus caution. The goal for the players is to capitalize on the scoring opportunities at the par-5 9th and 18th holes, which offer significant risk-reward scenarios. The tactical focus for the contenders remains managing the shifting afternoon breezes that swirl around the valley, making club selection deceptive on the par-3s. With a RMB 1,500,000 purse and crucial China Tour Order of Merit points at stake, the ultimate goal for the day is to post a sub-70 score and secure a position in the final Sunday pairings.