Angel Hidalgo unlocks his counter at the Spanish Open, no Frenchman in the top 10

The French in retreat

The third step of the podium (-10 total), is occupied by Joe Dean, Jens Fahrbring, David Puig, Tommy Fleetwood, Sean Crocker and Grant Forrest, author of a record of 64 (nine birdies, two bogeys), the best of the day. Further on, Julien Guerrier and Tom Vaillant share 18th place (-5) and collect important points in the Race to Dubai. The Riviera finished strong by posting a round of 67 (six birdies, two bogeys). Romain Langasque and Ugo Coussaud are 29th (-3) while Victor Perez and Jeong weon Ko are ranked 45th (-1).