Andalucia Masters: Julien Guerrier, Jorge Campillo Share 54-Hole Lead

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2024 Andalucia Masters Julien Guerrier Leads Day 3
Julien Guerrier of France plays his shot out of a bunker on the 18th hole on day 3 of the Andalucia Masters 2024 at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande in San Roque, Spain, on Oct 19, 2024. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey for NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Julien Guerrier rode a five-hole scoring blitz on the closing nine to post a bogey-free 63 and secure a share of the 54-hole lead alongside Jorge Campillo at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters.

Guerrier, who entered Real Club de Golf Sotogrande on Saturday five back of Campillo, immediately got to work with four birdies in his first five holes to turn on 4 under. The Frenchman then reeled off a birdie on No. 10 followed by eagles on the two par-5s, Nos. 12 and 14, to reach 19-under total.

“The key is the short game – it’s where I made my score,” said Guerrier, who led after day one. “I hit two great shots on the par fives and a little bit of luck as well; I was not playing exactly there but it finished well.

“It’s not a sprint of a tournament, it’s a marathon, so I just try to enjoy every moment.

“I just try to play my game and stay focused.”

2024 Andalucia Masters Jorge Campillo Leads Day 3
Jorge Campillo of Spain tees off on the 9th hole on day 3 of the Andalucia Masters 2024 at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande on Oct 19, 2024 in San Roque, Spain. (Photo by Andrew Redington via Getty Images)

Campillo, the overnight leader, was also flawless, producing a bogey-free 68 with four birdies.

“I played quite solid – apart from nine I hit all the other greens so it was stress-free,” said Campillo, the home favorite.

“I hit some great shots coming in but I didn’t make the putts. I felt I was hitting great putts so hopefully tomorrow I can make some of the putts.

“I was feeling good all day. I was pretty calm all day. I hit it quite good so that helped as well – so tomorrow I will try to do the same thing.

“It’s always great to win in your home country. The weather is great this year and this golf course is beautiful so I’ll try to win.”

England’s Dan Brown finished with a 67 to sit solo third on 16 under, one clear of compatriot Jordan Smith (67), who was alone in fourth.

Dane Rasmus Hojgaard (65) was two further back on 13 under, one better than England’s Andy Sullivan (67) and Spain’s Jon Rahm (68).


2024 Andalucia Masters


Top 10 Leaders: Round 3

Pos-Player-To Par (Rd 3)
1. Julien Guerrier -19 (-9)
1. Jorge Campillo -19 (-4)
3. Dan Brown -16 (-5)
4. Jordan Smith -15 (-5)
5. Rasmus Hojgaard -13 (-7)
6. Andy Sullivan -12 (-5)
6. Jon Rahm -12 (-4)
8. Jacques Kruyswijk -11 (-5)
8. Johannes Veerman -11 (-4)
8. Fabrizio Zanotti -11 (-3)

European tour communications press release and email used to compile recap.

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