Belfry, Aug 30: Justin Walters remained on course for a maiden European Tour title at the ISPS HANDA UK Championship but two-time Major winner Martin Kaymer was hot on his heels after day three at The Belfry.
South African Walters, who is looking to complete a wire-to-wire victory after taking charge with a stunning opening 64 on Thursday, carded a three under par 69 to reach 12 under to sit two clear of Kaymer, who surged through the field with a thrilling 66.
Shubhankar Sharma had missed the cut earlier.
Walters, who was been a runner-up three times on the European Tour, made a perfect start with a birdie from 20 feet at the first. The 39-year-old gained further shots at the fifth, seventh and 14th, either side of a dropped shot on the 11th, to double his overnight advantage.
Kaymer made his move into a share of second alongside Frenchman Benjamin Herbert, as the German seeks a first European Tour win since his comprehensive U.S. Open victory at Pinehurst in 2014.
