Golf

Bangladesh open golf has been started.

Nineteen-year-old amateur Jamal Hossain Mollah, extended his lead to two strokes in the third round of the City Bank - Dhaka Bank Bangladesh Open 2009. Leading the pack overnight, Jamal shot a 4 under 68 on Friday to take his total to 13 under 203. The local lad now looks increasingly likely to sew up his maiden triumph in a professional event.

His main challenge comes in the form of Delhi-based professional Shamim Khan who trails behind with 11 under par, 205. Lucknow-based Sanjay Kumar brings up the rear in a top three with a score of 7 under 209.

The rest of the chasing pack are bought up by Gaganjeet Bhullar, Vijay Kumar and Harmeet Kahlon who all share fourth position at five under 211.

Harendra Gupta's total of four under 212 places him seventh. Bangladesh's Siddikur Rahman and Shahid Khan share eighth place along with Kolkata's Rahil Gangjee at three under 213.