The Scot’s up-and-down birdie at the 72nd hole held off a thrilling home charge from Eugenio Chacarra in Madrid.

The world number five closed bogey-free with an eagle on 17 to finish three clear of Sara Kouskova.

Brennan, Jacob Bridgeman and rookie Zach Bauchou sit at 13-under. Scott’s two-eagles puts the Australian, winless on Tour since 2020, one back alongside Justin Thomas.

Miyu Yamashita’s 68 keeps her on top at New Korea Country Club, but Yani Tseng’s bogey-free 66 has cut the gap to a single shot.

Mitchell, without a PGA Tour win since 2019, draws level with the in-form Bridgeman at 11-under in Yokohama.

Spain’s double winner this season posts a two-eagle 66 in Madrid alongside Scots Connor Syme and Grant Forrest, then admits he may not risk Friday…