Investec South African Open Championship: Day three digest

Casey Jarvis leads at his home Open, Nathan Kimsey evades trees and both ends of the age spectrum play weekend golf.

Everything you need to know from Moving Day at Stellenbosch Golf Club.

Jarvis boosts hopes of home winner

Casey Jarvis boosted the chances of a home winner at the 2026 Investec South African Open Championship after holding a one-shot lead after 54 holes. The 22-year-old, who could replicate compatriot Jayden Schaper by securing back-to-back DP World Tour titles after last week's victory in Kenya, produced a flawless 64 to set the clubhouse target of 11 under. Francesco Laporta and Hennie du Plessis shared the lead when birdieing the 17th, only for both men to bogey the last, where Jarvis had earlier drained a clutch par putt. The South African said: "I really enjoyed it, I played really nicely out there. It wasn't easy. The home support is fantastic and I'm really, really looking forward to tomorrow. There's a lot of good players at the top of the leaderboard so sticking to my gameplan, the course is really tough so just staying patient out there and we'll see what happens."

Jarvis chip-in sparks Moving Day surge

The South African admitted that this chip-in birdie at the eighth was the catalyst for his charge up the leaderboard. Bravo!

Kimsey's tree-mendous approach

Nathan Kimsey looked in a precarious position after his tee-shot at the third, with overhanging trees in his eyeline. He then produced this magical shot to find the green in regulation.

Age is just a number

Darren Fichardt proved age is just a number by being the oldest play to make the cut at this year's event. Fichardt, 50, came in a share of fourth in the 2025 edition and headed into the final round at one under. Another man at that mark is fellow South African Hennie Otto, who is 49 years young.

Amateurs fight for Freddie Tait Cup

Logan Leisher only started playing golf six years ago, but he’s playing the weekend at his national Open on his DP World Tour debut. He is one of three amateurs who made the cut, with 19-year-old Dian Kruger leading the way at level-par. Charl Barnard is two shots further back and Leisher is at five over in the battle for the Freddie Tait Cup for the leading non-professional.