Kristoffer Reitan is on fire at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City! Reitan takes a commanding five-shot lead into the final round, showcasing his exceptional skills on the course.
The Norwegian golfer started the day with a one-shot lead and quickly extended it with a brilliant birdie-eagle combo. He maintained his momentum with four birdies in five holes on the back nine, reaching 19 under par before weather conditions halted play.
Despite a double bogey on the 18th, Reitan’s impressive performance puts him in a prime position to secure his second DP World Tour victory of the year.
Home favorite Jayden Schaper sits five shots behind, while Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Dan Bradbury are further back, tied for third.
Will Reitan hold onto his lead and claim the title? Find out in this thrilling golf tournament!
Christopher Riitton’s dominant lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge. A roller coaster ride. Imagine taking a commanding five-shot lead into the final round of a prestigious tournament. That’s exactly the position Christopher Rayan found himself in at the Nedbank golf challenge held in honor of Gary Player after a stunning performance in the weather affected third round. But here’s where it gets interesting. Rayan, who already secured his first DP World Tour title at the Sudal Open earlier this year, showcased his skills with an incredible burst of scoring around the turn on Saturday. This performance built an impressive eight-shot lead before a weather delay interrupted play for over 2 hours due to thunder and lightning. When the game resumed, the Norwegian golfer managed to par the 16th and 17th holes. However, a double bogey on the 18th hole slightly dampened his otherwise stellar performance. Despite this late setback, Rayan finished at 17 underpar, positioning him perfectly to potentially claim his second victory of the calendar year and his first of the 2026 season. Let’s break down the day’s events. Rayan began the day with a one-shot lead. He then followed it up with a birdie at the second hole and an eagle on the ninth, giving him a four-shot lead by the turn. His momentum continued into the back nine where he scored four birdies in five holes from the 10th, reaching 19 under par before the play was suspended. Upon resumption, he maintained his composure with an up and down to keep his card clean, only to face trouble at the 18th. This resulted in a double bogey. His closest competitor, Jaden Schaper, trailed with 12 underpar, having made eight birdies and two bogeies. Christian Biswittenhout of South Africa and Dan Bradbury of England were tied for third, two shots behind Shaper. Riiton’s performance was marked by key moments. A tap in birdie at the second, an eagle from 23 ft on the 9inth and a 4-ft birdie on the 10th. A two-shot swing on the 11th saw Rayan move six shots clear. He also displayed impressive skill with an up and down on the 12th and a birdie on the 13th. His play was consistent with another birdie on the 14th before the weather delay and a par on the 15th. Despite the disappointing finish on the 18th, Rayan remained positive. He acknowledged the importance of precision, stating it’s just clear evidence that if you don’t hit it in the right spots, then you can get severely punished. He highlighted his ability to navigate tricky situations and his effective putting, saying, “And my putter was rolling nicely as well.” He concluded by expressing his excitement for the final day and the challenge ahead. Jaden Schaeer also shared his thoughts reflecting on his performance and the support he received. He mentioned the significance of playing in the tournament saying you grow up watching this event and it’s so cool coming here. What do you think? Will Rayan maintain his lead and secure the victory or will his competitors mount a comeback? Share your predictions in the comments below.
