MADRID, Spain (AP) — Charl Schwartzel shot a 5-under 66 Saturday for a one-stroke lead over Ricardo Gonzalez after the third round of the Madrid Masters.
The South African, who nearly pulled out of the tournament because of back pain, leads at 14-under 199 overall. Gonzalez (62) is second, one stroke ahead of Pablo Larrazabal (62).
``I didn't feel very well this morning,'' Schwartzel said. ``I felt a bit strange. I'm glad I didn't retire. My back hurt and I went to a physiotherapist and he gave me a patch. I slept with it on even though I didn't get much rest.''
Larrazabal had an eagle, eight birdies and a bogey to share the day's lowest score with Gonzalez.
``I began playing quite well, but it was the eagle at the ninth hole that shot me up,'' the Spaniard said. ``It's a shame I three-putted the fifth hole.''
Two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal (71) made the cut in 54th place at 213.
