Orr aiming for Scottish hatrick

Scotland's Gary Orr will take a two shot lead into the final round of the Dutch Open as he aims to emulate the success of close friend Paul Lawrie.

Orr broke out of a 10-way tie for the lead with three birdies in his last four holes at Hilversum to move clear of home favourite Rolf Muntz.

But even if he claims the first prize of £133,000 on Sunday evening, newly crowned Open champion Lawrie will still be expected to buy the drinks when they meet up next week.

"I spoke to Paul on Tuesday and he was still on cloud nine, as I think he will be for the next few months," Orr said after a flawless third round 65 for a 12 under total of 201.

"He's playing in the European Open next week so I'm sure he'll be buying us all a few drinks for a celebration. Paul, myself, Dean Robertson and Scott Henderson normally have a fourball in practice and the money goes back and forth.

"His win has given a lot of European Tour players a lift and it just shows what you can do."

The 32-year-old Orr, born in Helensburgh but now based in Surrey, will play with local hero Muntz on the final day after the former British Amateur champion's 68 saw him finish on 10 under par and on target to become the first home winner of this event since 1947.

"I'm sure a lot of people will be wanting Rolf to do well but I'll just have to try and spoil their day," added Orr, whose best performance on tour was a second place finish behind Colin Montgomerie at the 1998 PGA Championship.

"The crowds won't make a difference, I just have to concentrate on my own game. It's all about playing well and getting the bit of luck you need at the right time because guys can come from behind on this course.

"If I play my best I'm confident I can hold my own."

England's Roger Chapman is a shot behind Muntz in third place and in contention for a first victory in 18 years on tour - after almost quitting the game earlier this year.

"It's been a long time coming," the 40-year-old said after his 65. "I've been out in the wilderness for 18 months and I wasn't enjoying it.

"I was contemplating doing other things and as a last resort started seeing (sports psychologist) Jos Vanstiphout this week and he's obviously got something.

"I hadn't made a cut since the TPC in Germany in May. I was in desperate straits mentally. I didn't know where it was going.

"His other clients like Angel Cabrera, Eduardo Romero, Philip Walton and Retief Goosen are all up there.

"I'm just happy to be back enjoying the game again. Not winning has been round my neck for 18 years now so I'd love to get rid of it. I'm confident and playing well."

Chapman will partner Darren Clarke in the final round while Jonathan Lomas is also three off the lead after a 68.

Lee Westwood gave himself an outside chance of victory with his 66 despite being unhappy with his form on the greens.

"It was the story of the season," the 26-year-old from Worksop said. "I played really well from tee to green and putted like a chump.

"I'm really pleased with the way I'm playing but I'm just not holing any putts. I'm waiting for an even break on the greens, all you can do is keep hitting it close and giving yourself a chance."