BARCELONA, (Reuters) - Britons James Morrison and David Howell both overcame double-bogeys to share the lead after the third round of the Spanish Open on Saturday.
Morrison carded a four-under 68 on another day of blustery weather at the Real Club de Golf El Prat on the outskirts of Barcelona to join Howell (69) on seven-under 209.
Italian Francesco Molinari was two strokes adrift in third spot after shooting a 70.
World number seven Sergio Garcia, the highest-ranked player in the field, fired a 67 for 214 and is on the fringes of title contention.
After taking a seven at the par-five second, Morrison found his rhythm with seven birdies but also dropped another shot on the 17th.