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Hennie Otto maintains advantage at Italian Open

South Africa's Hennie Otto will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Italian Open after shooting a score of 71 on Saturday.

Hennie Otto has held onto his lead at the Italian Open after he recorded a one-under-par round of 71 on Saturday.

The South African's score of 62 on Friday had taken him clear at the top of the leaderboard, and although his third-round performance was not as impressive, he still holds a two-shot advantage over Richie Ramsey going into Sunday's final day.

Hennie Otto of South Africa celebrates on the 18th hole during the third round of the 71st Italian Open Damiani at Circolo Golf Torino on August 30, 2014© Getty Images

Ramsey hit six birdies during a faultless round to climb from fourth to second, while Austrian Bernd Wiesberger is a shot further adrift in third.

Scotland's Stephen Gallacher remains in contention for the final automatic Ryder Cup qualifying place after a three-under-par round of 69 left him four shots off second, which he must achieve to make the squad for next month's tournament at Gleneagles.

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Stephen Gallacher of Scotland with the trophy after the final round where he became the first back to back winner of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 2, 2014
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