For years, Matteo Manassero lost his game in a quest for more distance, but he’s back to his old self this week at the BMW PGA Championship. The 2013 champion at the Wentworth Club fired a 9-under 63 on Saturday to build a three-shot lead over Rory McIlroy (2014 BMW PGA winner) and Billy Horschel (2021 BMW PGA winner).

With one round to play in the DP World Tour’s so-called “flagship event,” the BMW PGA Championship, three past-champions sit atop the leaderboard. Matteo Manassero, the 2013 winner, leads the way at 198,

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Eleven years after winning the title as a 20-year-old prodigy, Matteo Manassero moved into position to capture the prestigious BMW PGA Championship again on Saturday. Manassero shot 9-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead after the third round.

Matteo Manassero has moved into contention to win the prestigious BMW PGA Championship for a second time by shooting 9-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead after the third round.

Eleven years after winning the title as a 20-year-old prodigy, Matteo Manassero moved into position to capture the BMW PGA Championship again.

Italian Matteo Manassero cards a nine-under-par third round of 63 to take a three-shot lead into the final day of the BMW PGA Championship.

Eleven years after winning the title as a 20-year-old prodigy, Matteo Manassero moved into position to capture the prestigious BMW PGA Championship again on Saturday. Manassero shot 9-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead after the third round.

Eleven years after winning the title as a 20-year-old prodigy, Matteo Manassero moved into contention to capture the prestigious BMW PGA Championship again by shooting 9-under 63 to take a three-stroke lead after the third round on Saturday.

Watch the best shots from Matteo Manassero's nine-under-par third round as he takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.