Golf: Langer in lead

Bernhard Langer took a three-shot lead in the Senior British Open after shooting a 2-under 69 in the third round at Carnoustie yesterday.

The German has yet to win on the US Champions Tour but is well-placed to change that after outplaying his nearest rival, Corey Pavin. The pair set out as joint leaders at 4-under but three bogeys dropped the American Ryder Cup team captain to a 1-over 72.

Pavin will talk to Tiger Woods at next month's US PGA Championship to learn whether he wants to be in his team at Celtic Manor in Wales in October.