DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Keita Najakima of Japan made a pair of 15-foot putts over the last three holes Friday, the last one for par on the 18th hole, for a 4-under 67 and a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.
That set the stage for a compelling finish at Dubai Creek and Yacht Club, with the winner getting a spot in the Masters and the British Open at St. Andrews next year.
Nakajima is the No. 1 amateur in the world. He already won on the Japan Golf Tour this year while playing on an exemption.