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Avantha Masters: Kruger Holds Narrow Lead

Written by  Graham Green on Saturday, 18 February 2012
Jbe Kruger of South Africa shot two eagles in a flawless third round to grab a one-stroke lead at the Avantha Masters in Gurgaon, India on Saturday.

Kruger's first eagle came at the par-five sixth, where he holed a 20-foot putt. He then rolled in another from off the green at the par-four 15th.

Along with those eagles, the 25-year old also shot two birdies in a bogey-free round of 66, leaving him on 11-under-par 205 going into the final round and with a good chance of securing his first Europe Tour title.

"I'm going to try and play how I played today," Kruger said of the final round. "If it's meant to be my week, it'll be mine, so I don't want to think too far ahead yet.

"The putts need to go in and I think that's what defines the winner. I've been reading the greens a little better. I'm improving and am a lot more experienced. That will give me the edge."

Kruger is one ahead of halfway leader Peter Whiteford (72) of Scotland, Germany's Marcel Siem (68) and Frenchman Jean-Baptiste Gonnet (69).

Scotland's Marc Warren and Ireland's Paul McGinley both shot 68 and are now tied for fifth on nine-under-par alongside four other players.
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Graham Green

Graham Green

Graham runs the Leaderboard Golf Centre - a very busy 37-bay Driving Range, Retail Store, Custom Fitting and Coaching improvement Centre. 

He also runs the retail side for Reading Golf Club, where Leaderboard have a second shop.

His role consists of a multitude of responsibilities, from standard office work to face-to-face selling, custom fitting and team management. In his own words – "It's a very varied role and always full on, yet extremely challenging and exciting. I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty, so and I'll do most jobs if required - that includes, being a green-keeper, repair man and general Jack of all trades."

Graham started his golf career at Reading Golf Club working with Andrew Wild, who was the head professional there at the time. When Paul and Jennifer Gibbons set up Leaderboard and purchased the driving range in December 1999, Graham jumped at the chance to work for them.

It was Paul Gibbons' enthusiasm for golf, along with his business acumen, which encouraged Graham and meant that he didn't hesitate when he was given the opportunity to work for Leaderboard. Graham believes it's a privilege and a pleasure to be working with such great people on the Leaderboard team.

Graham qualified from the PGA with Distinction in 2003, gaining a Titleist Scholarship. A couple of years later, when Andrew Wild moved across to run Sandford Springs Golf Club, Graham was promoted to General Manager at the Leaderboard Golf Centre.

He describes the favourite parts of his job role with great enthusiasm – "My biggest buzz is seeing amateur golfers of all abilities improving and enjoying the game more. Golf has been very good to me and being able to give back to the sport gives me great drive and determination."

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