Oosthuizen began the day 12-under par and with a 5-shot lead. Today, he's 1-over through six holes, while Casey is 4-under on the round through seven.
England's Paul Casey, one of the world's best players, is seeking his first majors championship.The North Sea wind is blowing on the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland, but not nearly as strong as on Friday.
And, at the moment, a world atlas is necessary to appreciate the leaderboard as the third round gets into its later stages.
South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen began the day 12-under par and with a 5-shot lead. Today, he's 1-over through six holes and 11-under for the tournament. His lead has shrunk to one stroke over England's Paul Casey, who is 4-under through today's first seven holes and 10-under overall.
Sweden's Henrik Stenson shot a 5-under 67 and owns the low tourney score in the clubhouse at 7-under. Tied with him, five strokes behind Oosthuizen, are Spain's Alejandro Canizares (1-under through six holes today), South Korea's Jin Jeong (1-under through six) and Germany's Martin Kaymer (3-under through 12).
Tiger Woods is 4-under for the tournament, and even par through his first 12 holes in this third round. Phil Mickelson rallied to 4-under for the tourney, but a double bogey on No. 16 made him settle for a 2-under 70 today, and 2-under after his three rounds. Defending champion Stewart Cink finished the day 1-under for the round and for the tournament.