27 Apr 2014

New Zealand golfers surge into contention in New Orleans

11:39 am on 27 April 2014

The New Zealand golfers Danny Lee and Tim Wilkinson have climbed into contention following the third round of the latest PGA tour event in New Orleans.

Both men are tied for 10th after moving to 11 under for the tournament with Lee and Wilkinson firing third round seven under 65's.

However they're still 7 shots off the lead held by Korean Seung-Yul Noh, who also shot a third round 65 to move to 18 under for the tournament.