Greg Chalmers extends lead at Barracuda Championship

Image: Greg Chalmers increased his lead at the Barracuda Championship

Greg Chalmers increased his advantage in the Barracuda Championship on the back of a solid third-round performance in Reno.

The Australian recorded eight birdies and a bogey, picking up 15 points to open up a six-point advantage over his rivals in the only event on the PGA Tour to use a Modified Stableford format.

High points totals rather than low scores count in this $2.3m (£1.7m) tournament in Nevada - formerly known as the Reno-Tahoe Open.

The 42-year-old finished with seven birdies and a bogey to sit a half dozen points ahead of Ben Martin and Gary Woodland

Image: Barracuda Championship had a solid round in Reno

Martin was the only player to sign for a better score than Chalmers in the third round, with eight birdies earning him 16 points and a share of second place with fellow American Woodland.

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Scotland's Martin Laird, who led after the first day at Montreux Golf and Country Club, picked up six points after four birdies and two bogeys, leaving him fourth.

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